@CWBChicago This is not accurate. The felony charges were reduced to a single misdemeanor count of reckless conduct for 10 months conditional discharge reporting by phone. Not a felony. Not a gun charge. Thanks for correcting ASAP.
Congratulations to Lakshmi E. Jha, IACDL past president and current Assistant Public Defender in the @CookCoDefender's office, for being selected as an Associate Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County!
On Thursday, staff from our office celebrated Gideon Day with public defenders from around the state at a party hosted by @IACDL1 and joined by @NACDL!
Today we salute public defense staff on the 60th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court ruling in Gideon vs Wainwright, guaranteeing counsel as a fundamental right. Support staff, investigators, attorneys and specialists make this a reality!
We were proud to show our appreciation for current and former public defenders in Illinois and to share camaraderie with private attorneys, law professors, and judges!
Tomorrow is #PublicDefenseDay! NACDL and its members advocate for the public defense function across the country by conducting trainings, supporting adequately funded public defense systems & sharing the stories of defenders and their clients. #Gideonat60
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NACDL President Elect Mike Heiskell (@MikeHeiskell) spoke at the event which was co-sponsored by NACDL Board Member and @IACDL1 President Jonathan Brayman and NACDL Board Member Todd Pugh @breenpugh. #Gideonat60#PublicDefenseDay (2/2)
Last night, @IACDL hosted an event kicking off the commemoration of the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright. The evening celebrated and thanked the lawyers who serve our communities and the criminal legal system through #publicdefense work. (1/2)
Join us next Thursday 3/16 for two great events honoring the 60th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright! From 4-8pm, we will gather to support & celebrate public defenders: FREE for current & former defenders!
Register here: https://t.co/vJBsObdlpc