| Working Paper: How Much Difference Does the Lawyer Make? the Effect of Defense Counsel on Murder Case Outcomes Contributor(s): Anderson, James M. (Author), Heaton, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 1249854334 ISBN-13: 9781249854333 Publisher: Bibliogov OUR PRICE: $15.08 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2012 |
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| BISAC Categories: - Political Science |
| Physical Information: 0.11" H x 7.44" W x 9.69" (0.25 lbs) 54 pages |
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| Publisher Description: This Philadelphia study finds that appointed counsel, public defenders reduce their clients' murder conviction rate by 19%, lower the probability that their clients receive a life sentence by 62%, and reduce overall expected time served in prison by 24%. |