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Yes. I have seen prosecutors held in contempt (none / 0) (#6)
by Bill Arnett on Thu Jan 11, 2007 at 03:45:24 PM EST
and subjected to the same fines and penalties assessed against attorneys in private practice.

The thing that really struck home to me was that the judge left the bench, went to the PDs office where, apparently, there were no attorneys on duty, and further that he had to WAIT for the chief PD to show up for WORK before he could take him to court and hold him in contempt.

I know things are horrible in NOLA, but when people in jail depend on you, I think you have an EXTRAORDINARY obligation to be present at all costs, or have another attorney available to appear for you.

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NOLA Judge Jails Public Defender | 6 comments (6 topical)

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