Reflections on Ravitz: Laborer and Leader in the vineyards of justice
Oklahoma City -- Four years ago, Robert Ravitz, Chief Public Defender for Oklahoma County, wrote words of praise for a champion in the battle protect the rights of those justly
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Oklahoma City -- Four years ago, Robert Ravitz, Chief Public Defender for Oklahoma County, wrote words of praise for a champion in the battle protect the rights of those justly
Individuals looking to resolve their Oklahoma County traffic, cost and misdemeanor warrants are getting an opportunity to do so.
Approximately 40 states allow courts to charge for the use of a public defender, acting as an additional punishment for those who cannot afford to pay.
A new report examining public defender caseload standards uses nationwide data to show public defenders are overworked, while discussing the potential problems it causes for the criminal justice system.
Two-thirds of OCPD's posts in September featured nonviolent offenses such as shoplifting, porch piracy and vandalism.