Blogs

NAPD regularly features writings from public defender members as they respond to relevant events, consider policy questions, summarize relevant case law, or appear as guests on podcasts. The blog posts reflect the diverse perspectives of the national public defense community and do not reflect any formal positions by NAPD. Read them below!

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CLOSING ARGUMENTS CONTINUE: DOUG WILSON UP NEXT

Author
ernie.lewis
July 8, 2019
Court Summaries

McDonough v. Smith: Statute of limitations for Section 1983 fabricated-evidence claim begins to run when prosecution is terminated

Author
greg.mermelstein
July 2, 2019
Chronological

Norman Lefstein inducted into the NAPD Fund for Justice Hall of Fame; Grants will be made in his name

Author
ed.monahan
July 1, 2019
Court Summaries

Quarles v. U.S.: Intent to commit a crime can be formed at any time for remaining in burglary to qualify as a violent felony

Author
greg.mermelstein
June 28, 2019
Chronological

Hamilton County (OH) Social Worker Brings High-Impact Creativity to her Advocacy

Author
ray.faller
June 27, 2019
Chronological

Announcing Zealo.us, a media training and movement building event for public defenders

Author
scott.hechinger
June 26, 2019
Court Summaries

Mont v. United States: Pretrial incarceration on new offense will toll period of supervised release if new sentence gives credit for time served

Author
greg.mermelstein
June 24, 2019
Chronological

Jeff Adachi inducted into the NAPD Fund for Justice Hall of Fame; Grants will be made in his name

Author
ed.monahan
June 19, 2019
Court Summaries

Nieves v. Bartlett: Retaliatory arrest claim requires proof of no probable cause for arrest

Author
greg.mermelstein
June 14, 2019