One of #D4D 's many innovative pleadings is this motion: It applies social science to show that automated text programs improve court attendance and negate flight risk concerns. Use this to beef up your bail motion practice! #PublicDefenderTwitter datafordefenders.org/wp-content/u...
Attn Public Defenders: Social science says distance from the jury contributes to bias against your client. Check out @umichlaw.bsky.social's #DataforDefenders database for a sample motion to help you move your client closer to the jury. #PublicDefenderTwitter #D4D datafordefenders.org
The defense never rests but it does retreat. The aspiring public defender community @umichlaw.bsky.social had a wonderful winter retreat filled with fun games, good food, and great friends. #MDefenders #PublicDefenderTwitter
Attention public defenders: Check out this new study showing that ALPR cameras are used primarily in Black and high-poverty neighborhoods: osf.io/preprints/so.... Useful for challenging ALPR and Flock Cameras! #PublicDefenderTwitter
Check out this motion from Las Vegas asking for sanctions due to failure to disclose exculpatory evidence. It calls for dismissal or a curative jury instruction. Use this motion in your JX to demand equitable discovery remedies! #PublicDefenderTwitter
#D4D 's trove of pleadings includes this motion which argues for the exclusion of unreliable, non-eyewitness identification. The only thing less reliable than eyewitness ID is non-eyewitness ID. Make sure the jury knows that! #PublicDefenderTwitter
