A lot of people are surprised to hear they may not get a lawyer at their first bail hearing: “Don’t I have a right to an attorney?” Our most recent investigation in Travis County, Texas, documents ...
In some parts of the state, misdemeanor defendants routinely face charges without representation. The Deaf Smith County Courthouse in Hereford, Texas.Credit... Supported by By Jolie McCullough ...
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