SCOTUS says Homelessness is not a crime! (Kind of.)

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Today the United States Supreme Court refused to take up an appeal from the city of Boise Idaho on a statute that made it a crime to sleep on city sidewalks. The Ninth Circuit Court had ruled that prosecuting homeless individuals under the statute violated the eighth amendment of the US Constitution because their situation … Continue reading SCOTUS says Homelessness is not a crime! (Kind of.)

Created to improve Criminal Defense for those who cannot afford to hire counsel.

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The Michigan Indigent Defense Commission (MIDC) was created by legislation in 2013 after an advisory commission recommended improvements to the state’s legal system. The MIDC works to ensure the state’s public defense system is fair, cost-effective, and constitutional while simultaneously protecting public safety and accountability. In order to fulfill this effort, the MIDC has created four … Continue reading Created to improve Criminal Defense for those who cannot afford to hire counsel.