Studies have shown that defendants who are found guilty and were represented by public defenders are incarcerated at higher rates than those who were found guilty while being represented by private attorneys.

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Studies have consistently shown that defendants who are represented by public defenders are more likely to be incarcerated and receive longer sentences than those who were able to afford a private attorney. This is often attributed to the high caseloads and limited resources of public defender offices, which can result in inadequate representation for their clients.

Studies Have Shown That Defendants Who Are Found Guilty and Were