This report is the culmination of the efforts of the Study Committee on the Representation of Indigent Criminal Defendants, formed by the Judicial Council in 2011. The Committee was asked to assess the provision of indigent criminal defense services at the trial level in Utah courts and to identify any concerns and make appropriate recommendations for improvement .

The Right to Counsel in American Courts is the first detailed treatment of all aspects of this vital right as extended in theory and practice by state and federal courts. Addressed primarily to students of constitutional law and of the administration of justice, it is also a valuable tool for practicing lawyers because of its thoughtful organization and wealth of citations.

Examines the causes for mass incarceration of Americans and calls for the reform of the bail system. Traces the history of bail, how it has come to be an oppressive tool of the courts, and makes recommendations for reforming the bail system and alleviating the mass incarceration problem.

Whether you are thinking about starting a criminal defense firm or you are practicing criminal defense and are looking to achieve your full potential, The Business of Criminal Law will help you build a practice you and your clients will love. With chapters on how to charge premium fees for your services, how to become an expert criminal defense attorney, and how to find happiness in your practice, this book will help any practitioner create a thriving and enjoyable practice.