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Public Defender Shortages Reaching Critical Levels: Report

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As a result of the shortages of public defenders in New Mexico, attorneys have had to represent 156 cases per year and work about 13 hours per case, regardless of whether the case is a misdemeanor or felony, the report details. .

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Pittsburgh Lawyer Charged After Dropping Pants In Protest in Courthouse

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–An offense under this section is a misdemeanor of the third degree if the intent of the actor is to cause substantial harm or serious inconvenience, or if he persists in disorderly conduct after reasonable warning or request to desist. ” In Rhode Island, the court in State v. b) Grading.–An

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March 2018 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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He had been convicted of misdemeanor trespass and felony criminal mischief and conspiracy to commit criminal mischief in October 2017. A second activist who filmed the action was convicted of felony conspiracy to commit criminal mischief and conspiracy trespass, a misdemeanor.

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June 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Rhode Island , No. County of San Mateo , No. 20-884 (U.S. May 24, 2021); Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County , No. 20-783 (U.S. May 24, 2021); Shell Oil Products Co., 20-900 (U.S. May 24, 2021). Connecticut Federal Court Granted State’s Motion to Remand Unfair Trade Practices Lawsuit Against Exxon.

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August 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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On July 8, 2021, a jury in Minnesota state court found four activists guilty of aiding and abetting fourth degree criminal damage to property, a misdemeanor offense. Rhode Island v. “Valve Turner” Defendants Convicted of Aiding and Abetting Criminal Damage to Property. Shell Oil Products Co. , 19-1818 (1st Cir.).

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