Maine is failing to provide legal representation to hundreds of people facing criminal charges who cannot afford their own attorney. This violates their Sixth Amendment right to counsel, undermines the presumption of innocence, and upends lives.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 2:30pm

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Protecting the Right to Counsel – Robbins v. State of Maine
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Carol Garvan
Zachary Heiden
Samuel Crankshaw
Nell Shea

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Zachary Heiden
Nell Shea
Samuel Crankshaw

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The current system is failing people with limited resources in all Maine counties, tipping the scales of justice against the people. A person's freedom should never depend on their wealth.

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Friday, April 12, 2024 - 6:00pm

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ACLU of Maine Legal Director Carol Garvan delivered testimony to the Joint Standing Committee on Judiciary on May 10, 2023, during the First Regular Session of the 131st Legislature. A public hearing for this bill has not yet happened in 2024.

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