Washington, DC (Oct. 26, 2016) – The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) today released a report that surveys the standards set by each of the 50 states to provide counsel in criminal cases to those who cannot afford to pay for a lawyer. The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution requires each state to ensure … Continue reading States Have Long Road Ahead to Ensure the Constitutional Right to Counsel, New NACDL Report Finds