Criminal
Mar. 18, 2020
Defense lawyers call for release of jailed defendants awaiting trial during pandemic
Criminal defense attorneys are concerned the delays could harm their clients held in custody and awaiting trial.
As courts in California scramble to mitigate disruptions caused by the coronavirus and delay court proceedings, criminal defense attorneys are concerned delays could harm their clients held in custody awaiting trial. Some have called for release of most jailed defendants during the pandemic.
In Los Angeles County, Presiding Judge Kevin C. Brazile issued an implementation order Tuesday suspending all criminal and civil trials through ...
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