Deputy I or II DOQ

Primary Duties: Acts as court-appointed counsel representing individuals accused of misdemeanors or felonies in superior, district and juvenile courts.Represents appointed clients in all phases of criminal proceedings, including arraignment, pretrial hearings, trial preparation, plea negotiations, trial and sentencing.Responsible for the […]

Private Panel Attorney

ABOUT US The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is Massachusetts’ public defender agency, committed to advancing justice and equity by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of financial means, have access to dedicated and passionate legal representation in all matters […]

A Neurocriminological and Nutritional Neuroscience Exploration of the “Twinkie Defense”: A Look Back and Lessons Learned

In The People v. White (1979), Dan White’s legal team employed a legal strategy that has since become widely known as the “Twinkie Defense.” Specifically, his lawyers argued that White’s diet, which included an over-reliance on unhealthy foods, contributed to […]