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Criticized public-defender system could get $5 million boost

Criticized public-defender system could get $5 million boost

OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert has proposed adding $5 million per year to Utah’s public-defender system, a move that advocates say would be a step toward fixing a system can fall short for people who are accused of crimes but can’t afford their own lawyer. The Standard-Examiner reports the request […]

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