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The Judicial College warmly congratulates Majella Foster-Jones, Michael Gurvich, Jillian Prior, Timothy Schocker, Andrew Waters, Siobhan Whittle, and Louise Wildberger on their respective appointments to the Magistrates' and Children's Courts. We look forward to engaging with each new appointee throughout this next stage of their professional lives. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/guFb6Y8k #auslaw #newappointments #legalnews

Burnette Shutt & McDaniel attorney Ashley Pennington joined judicial administrators from across the South for “The Role of Justice System Collaboration.” The panel discussion was part of a Conference of Chief Justices and the Conference of State Court Administrators regional conference. Ashley, a defense attorney and former public defender, talked about system collaboration from the perspective of public defenders. The panel explored ways agencies can work together to improve case processing. The goal of the conference, held this year in Charleston, is to examine pressing challenges facing courts and to explore opportunities for change. #bsmmovinglawforward

The landmark decision by the United States Supreme Court in Gideon v. Wainwright was made 61 years ago today. The decision dramatically expanded the right to counsel in the United States, and has been described as one of the most important criminal justice decisions in American history. #GideonVWainwright #RightToCounsel #EqualJustice #SCOTUS #ConstitutionalRights #LegalJustice #FairTrial

See, Ken Strutin's "Truth, Justice, and the American style of plea-bargaining," 77 Albany Law Review 825 (2013). The author of this article, inter alia, was profoundly effective in capturing my attention to a defendant's right to be represented by 'effective counsel'. From my perspective, Mr. Strutin's philosophy to law was to allow the truth to prevail; whether through an eager law student, a newly acquired staff attorney, or seasoned lawyer, if not through self-litigation ( See, Bounds v. Casey ) His approach was motivational, article after after article; published through the New York Law Journal, his opinions matter most to me - while trying to crawl out of the depths of a hole constricted by 160+ months of further confinement - after digging through close to 80 months of pure self-deprecation. Gideon' provides the insight of what it takes to litigate, for others as well as for oneself, and Ken Strutin made sure non-lawyers knew it.

It's a full house at our #HousingLaw event this evening, 'Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory: avoiding common litigation pitfalls'. Mathew McDermott, Angela Piears and Max Gordon, discuss the following topics: • Plead your case properly • Narrow the issues and then focus on them • Get the bundle right • The (overriding) importance of the witness statements • Get relevant and focused expert evidence • Settling cases

Temuljin Kensu has served over 30 years for a murder he did not commit and a federal judge once ruled prosecutorial misconduct occurred and vacated his conviction before that conviction was reinstated by a higher court on a technicality. #michiganattorney #legalethics #ethicsmatter #ethics #wrongfulconviction #justice #michiganlawyer #law #lawyer #lawyers #crime #murder #prosecutor #prosecutorialmisconduct #injustice #murder #homicide #stclaircounty #porthuron #legalethics #prosecutors #attorney #attorneys #gretchenwhitmer #governorwhitmer #politics #political #dems #democrats #criminaldefense #criminaldefenseattorney #criminaldefenselawyer

TOMORROW: We have a program designed exclusively for #CriminalDefenseCounsel. Restitution is often overlooked during plea negotiations and sentencing, but an order of restitution can significantly impact defendants long after the other aspects of their sentences are done. Hear experienced practitioners discuss the law, strategy, and pitfalls of restitution. Make sure you're registered: https://bit.ly/46XFJ3z

We're sharing insights into the distinctions between the Magistrates’ Court and the Crown Court. Learn about their jurisdictions, compositions, sentencing powers, and appeal processes to gain a better understanding of how each court functions. Read the full article online. 🔍 #criminaldefence #UKlaw #LegalInsights

🔫 Interesting news out of Mississippi federal court! Depending on how this decision is interpreted by other courts, it may have far-reaching ramifications for felons. Our team is already hard at work using this new decision to fight for our clients in the federal 3rd Circuit! Check out our website to learn more... #attorney #lawyer #attorneys #lawyers #federal #criminaldefense #districtcourt #thirdcircuit

Georgia's Judicial Circuits Need More Judges! Rising caseloads are straining our courts. Nine circuits are requesting additional judges due to: - Surging criminal cases - Stalled civil proceedings  - Overburdened judges This demand stems from population growth and increased crime across Georgia. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gWD3UtbU GLR strives to ensure a fair, balanced, and efficient civil justice system for all Georgians. #gapol #LawsuitReform #TortReform