A Letter to Defense Attorneys

If you are a public defender, thank you for your service. Many of you take a lot of undeserved heat from various parties. It is not often talked about that, at times, you can have as many as<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/01/31/us/public-defender-case-loads.html" rel="noopener ugc nofollow" target="_blank"> two hundred</a> or more felony cases on your caseload simultaneously. This is naturally unsustainable, but you step up to the plate anyway because people depend on you to safeguard their lives. You are the unsung heroes of our society who help everyday citizens keep the rights of the Constitution within reach. In the realm of criminal defense, attorneys are often called upon to represent clients with a diverse range of backgrounds and needs. Among these, autistic individuals present unique challenges and opportunities within the legal system. <a href="https://medium.com/blue-notes-to-myself/a-letter-to-defense-attorneys-740074996563">Read More</a>