Showing posts with label public defender. Show all posts
Showing posts with label public defender. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The Plight of the Spanish-Speaking Public Defender


The role of a public defender has always played an important role in the criminal law system.  Guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, every individual has a right to the assistance of counsel for his defense against any criminal charges brought against him.  However, as the Hispanic community in the United States grows, a unique issue in the criminal justice world has surfaced.