Thursday, June 12, 2014
What happens when a juror lies about his or her past during jury selection? Read Jeff Adachi’s op-ed for the Daily Journal.
When a Juror Lies During Voir Dire
Puffed Up Marijuana Case Fizzles
Thursday, June 5, 2014
A good Samaritan who offered a pinch of marijuana to soothe a stressed out stranger only to have his compassion repaid with felony charges was acquitted following a jury trial, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
Mourner Cleared of Mission District Attack
Friday, May 30, 2014
A mourner falsely accused of attacking a woman at a Mission District memorial vigil has been acquitted, San Francisco Public Defender Jeff Adachi announced today.
‘Unlikely Coalition’ Takes on Achievement Gap
Tuesday, May 6, 2014
Thursday fundraiser for Mo’ Magic unites neighborhoods, nonprofits, tech.
BMAGIC Celebrates 10 Years
Thursday, May 1, 2014
San Francisco Examiner reports on BMAGIC’s 10 years of service.
LEAP Team Named Program of the Year
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Unique program keeps young people in the classroom and out of the courtroom.
April 23 Summit to Focus on Criminal Justice Reform
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Discussion includes recovered memories, children of incarcerated parents, and death of the jury trial.
Solving Chronic Truancy’s Billion Dollar Problem
Friday, March 21, 2014
Some California counties are using a legal loophole to lock up truant youth — sometimes in solitary confinement.
Lawyers Help Troubled S.F. Youths Stay in Class, Out of Jail
Monday, March 10, 2014
The San Francisco Chronicle covers our Juvenile Unit’s award winning LEAP team.
LEAP Team to Receive Good Government Award
Friday, March 7, 2014
A unique San Francisco Public Defender program that keeps young people in the classroom rather than the courtroom has been selected as a 2014 Public Managerial Excellence Award winner by the civic planning organization SPUR.