: About Me

I would not be shocked at all by the number of people with criminal records in my locality or state. Many, on the other hand, would be shocked to know how many with criminal records have never committed a crime. By some estimates, as many as 30% of those now in prison are innocent. Several reasons exist for this. The first and most obvious is economic. Many Americans cannot afford the thousands of dollars required to retain a capable attorney for a criminal case of any significance. They get public defenders. Public defenders do not defend anyone-they process cases. They are underpaid, usu...