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September 12, 2024
Split Second Circuit Affirms Conviction By Jury of 11
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DOJ Investigates Sexual Abuse of Women at California Prisons
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Sentencing Resources

Materials that will help you argue for the best sentence possible for your clients.

Information on Racial Issues

The materials from these programs, collected on this page, provide practical litigation resources addressing such topics as racial inequities at bail hearings and many more.

Bail and Pretrial Release

Here you will find resources concerning the Bail Reform Act and pretrial release, including materials on (1) bail arguments and release motions; (2) client interviews and release plans; as well as (3) information on risk assessment tools and links to other resources.

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