Bill Of Rights: Sixth Amendment

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Stephen B. Bright authored "Counsel for the Poor: The Death Sentence not for the Worst Crime but for the Worst Lawyer" which was published in the Yale Law Journal in 1994.

1994 · publication year

Stephen B. Bright, Director Southern Center for Human Rights, Lecturer in Capital Punishment, Yale Law School, Author

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Harold J. Rothwax authored "Guilty: The Collapse of Criminal Justice" which was published by Random House in 1996.

1996 · publication year

Harold J. Rothwax, Judge New York State Supreme Court, Author

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Join Talk of the Nation for an examination of the Sixth Amendment and its fundamental principle, the right to counsel. Ray Suarez will talk with a defense lawyer and a judge about who gets "effective" counsel in America. Plus, a convicted murderer in Georgia will tell his side of the story. Ray will also look at juries and whether or not they adequately represent the community. Guests: Victor Roberts Convicted Felon Lee Arrendale Correctional Institution Alto, GA Stephen B. Bright Director Southern Center for Human Rights Lecturer in Capital Punishment Yale Law School Author Counsel for the Poor: The Death Sentence not for the Worst Crime but for the Worst Lawyer (Yale Law Journal 1994) Atlanta, GA Harold J. Rothwax Judge New York State Supreme Court Author Guilty: The Collapse of Criminal Justice (Random House 1996) New York City, NY Listeners call in

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