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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

An individual facing criminal charges faces the possibility of jail time, fines, restitution, and other penalties if convicted. To have a successful education, you’ll want to research the various law school programs before applying. The LSAT is offered four times yearly: June, October, December, and February.

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From Law School to the Courtroom: The Path to Becoming a Criminal Defense Lawyer

CaseFox

An individual facing criminal charges faces the possibility of jail time, fines, restitution, and other penalties if convicted. To have a successful education, you’ll want to research the various law school programs before applying. The LSAT is offered four times yearly: June, October, December, and February.

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Walking in Their Shoes

WA Bar News

Both share examples of relatively insignificant cases that have gone to trial, such as a stolen bowl of pho, or restitution orders that have been entered for as little as $2. Without an adequate supply of public defenders, Byrd McSherry said, “the court’s dead in the water, they can’t do their jobs.