2009 Justice Summit
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Defending the Public and the Constitution
Over 400 attorneys, community leaders and concerned citizens attended the May 6, 2009 Justice Summit to show their support for public defense.
The U.S. Constitution requires that an accused person who lacks the means to hire a lawyer is provided one. Public defenders and court appointed attorneys ensure that our constitutional rights are protected, that all Americans are treated fairly under the law, and that injustice and governmental misconduct are exposed.
Due to the economic downturn, many more people cannot afford a lawyer and must rely on public defenders and court appointed counsel for help. In San Francisco and across the nation, public defense offices are facing budget cuts that will make it impossible to provide adequate representation to their clients.
Watch the 2009 Justice Summit on SFGTV2 Comcast channel 78 (28 on Astound):
- Wednesdays at 9AM
- Fridays at 7PM
- Sundays at 6PM
- Mondays at 1PM
To watch the 2009 Justice Summit on-line, visit the SFGTV website by clicking here.