We have a standoff of witnesses. It's never easy to tell who's telling the truth.
There are many times I wonder if we're giving 100 percent. But I know my staff is giving the best representation possible.
It's just not fair to the defendants. Each public defender has too many cases.
There is an extra strain on the public defenders due to the increasing caseloads. The growth has been constant over the past few years in all three counties and across the state.
Those clients with money who can hire private counsel can receive a lot more services than we can offer.
