"You have the right to an attorney… If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you….” Well, kind of. The right to an attorney is a cornerstone of our criminal justice system. But how does it play out in Kansas? Check-out this compelling article by the Kansas City Star Editorial Board. The editorial describes a tattered public defense system in Kansas. Public defenders are ridiculously overworked and underpaid. And it comes at a cost…their indigent client’s liberties. Kansas must do better.
