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District Judge Sarah Churchill likely became the first jurist in the state to dismiss charges because a defendant's right to counsel had been violated.
The shortage of attorneys is seen all over rural America, including here in the Heartland.
Alex Chapman, a former public defender in Evangeline Parish, turns out to have overpaid himself by more than $60,000.
Attorney shortages are felt nationwide, but especially in rural areas.
Bernalillo County Sheriff's deputies are investigating what led up to a disturbance at the Youth Detention Center Monday night.