Evidence indicates that the system assigns the defense of most capital cases to the least experienced, resourceful, and independent members of the legal profession.

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Studies have shown that in most cases, court-appointed lawyers have limited experience in capital litigation and tend to have insufficient resources to mount a successful defense, leading to a disproportionate number of death sentences being handed down to defendants who cannot afford competent legal representation.

Evidence Indicates That the System Assigns the Defense of Most