N.O. public defenders office says it will refuse new murder and rape cases due to council budget cuts (New Orleans Times-Picayune)

The Times-PicayuneChief public defender Derwyn Bunton, who announced that his office will soon stop accepting murder and rape cases, partly because of insufficient fundingFacing crushing...

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Written by James on December 3, 2009 at 13:52

Trial date set for Valpo man charged with murder (Post-Tribune)

VALPARAISO -- The man accused of killing his mother's fiancé has a trial date of March 8. Edward A. Ibarra, 21, was also granted a...

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Written by Indy on November 7, 2009 at 10:59

Judge releases public defenders office in murder case (The Press-Enterprise)

The Riverside County public defender's office will not be required to assist a murder defendant representing himself, but his defense may still be paid through...

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Written by James on October 15, 2009 at 22:53

Murder suspect appointed new counsel (The Vacaville Reporter)

New defense counsel has been appointed for a former Vacaville man facing murder and assault charges in connection with a 2007 gunshot slaying.The Solano County...

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Written by James on September 25, 2009 at 09:30