A 'Pay What You Can' Law Practice? Prosecutors Say That Encourages Crime.
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Navigating Public Defense Challenges in Illinois
This chapter examines the hurdles of obtaining public defense in Illinois, emphasizing the unequal access to legal resources in rural versus urban environments. It introduces a 'pay what you can' model as a potential solution, while addressing the backlash it faces from traditional legal practitioners. The discussion reveals the broader implications of legal representation challenges, particularly for marginalized communities facing eviction, discrimination, and other pressing legal issues.
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