The Right to Counsel in Rural America: Deason Center Researchers in Conversation with Rural Defense Attorneys

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Publication Date

11-18-2020

Abstract

This conversation examines the challenges of providing indigent defense services in rural areas of the United States where lawyers are scarce and long distances separate courts, law offices, and jails. Deason Center researchers Dr. Andrew Davies and Dr. Victoria Smiegocki will discuss their research on the topic with criminal defense attorneys working in rural areas. Panelists: Stephen D. Button, Esq., County Attorney, St. Lawrence County, NY Timothy S. Coyne, Public Defender, Winchester, VA Dr. Andrew Davies, Director of Research, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center Linda L. Gonzalez, Chief Public Defender, Starr County Regional PD, Texas RioGrande Legal Aid Dr. Victoria Smiegocki, Research Project Manager, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center. The Right to Counsel in Rural America: Deason Center Researchers in Conversation with Rural Defense Attorneys is part of the Deason Center's STAR Justice Series. This presentation took place on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Document Type

Streaming Video

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Criminology and Criminal Justice | Law | Law and Society | Public Policy | Social Justice

Part Of

STAR Justice Series

Publisher

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law, Deason Criminal Justice Reform Center

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