On average, sentence lengths for defendants sent to jail or prison were much longer for those with publicly financed attorneys than those who hired counsel.

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On average, defendants with publicly financed attorneys (such as public defenders) tend to receive longer sentences compared to those who can afford to hire private counsel. This discrepancy is often attributed to various factors including the resources available to public defenders versus private attorneys.

On Average, Sentence Lengths for Defendants Sent to Jail or Prison