Comments by 2024 Serena De Astis Most recent public comments by 2024 Serena De Astis https://nowcomment.com/users/141233 Just recently we have recognized the lack of resources that public defender have and started allocating more funds towards this particular branch of criminal justice https://nowcomment.com/documents/370982?scroll_to=3273519 https://nowcomment.com/documents/370982?scroll_to=3273519 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:42:52 -0400 Defenders are setup to only have 14 hours of work per case which is not even close to enough time to learn and get familiar with a case or defend it properly https://nowcomment.com/documents/370982?scroll_to=3273518 https://nowcomment.com/documents/370982?scroll_to=3273518 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:41:13 -0400 Current caseload requirements are 50 years old and havent evolved as society around it has https://nowcomment.com/documents/370982?scroll_to=3273516 https://nowcomment.com/documents/370982?scroll_to=3273516 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:39:44 -0400 This issue can cause detrimental consequences for those who need public representation. It can cause harsh and unnecessary sentences as well as death convictions in some cases https://nowcomment.com/documents/368470?scroll_to=3249703 https://nowcomment.com/documents/368470?scroll_to=3249703 Thu, 09 May 2024 16:15:15 -0400 even though steps have allegedly been taken to lighten course load and prevent the need for triage, we havent seen any change or initiative to solve this issue. https://nowcomment.com/documents/368470?scroll_to=3249698 https://nowcomment.com/documents/368470?scroll_to=3249698 Tue, 27 Feb 2024 12:55:45 -0500 with the right to a public representative, if you dont have the means to obtain your own, should also come with the guarantee that you will be receiving the best work they can produce. https://nowcomment.com/documents/368470?scroll_to=3249691 https://nowcomment.com/documents/368470?scroll_to=3249691 the need for them to triage and decide which cases deserve the most attention also comes with the consequences of missing important details that can cause punishment for those being convicted. Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:21:40 -0400 Even though everyone is given representation in court, is court provided representation quality enough to provide clients with equal opportunity? https://nowcomment.com/documents/367936?scroll_to=3245069 https://nowcomment.com/documents/367936?scroll_to=3245069 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:44:24 -0500 This is also a factor that i would like to include in my research because the need for funding is crucial in equal representation among all https://nowcomment.com/documents/367936?scroll_to=3245061 https://nowcomment.com/documents/367936?scroll_to=3245061 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:41:53 -0500 This opening sentence is one of the claims I want to make in my question because we are seeing the effects of overworked public defenders in almost every state https://nowcomment.com/documents/367936?scroll_to=3245055 https://nowcomment.com/documents/367936?scroll_to=3245055 Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:39:32 -0500 Although poor public representation can be noticed it is usually not dealt with because of the inconvenience it proposes making potentially innocent people held accountable for something they shouldn't be https://nowcomment.com/documents/367676?scroll_to=3242136 https://nowcomment.com/documents/367676?scroll_to=3242136 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:44:46 -0500 Many public representatives lack the resources needed to give their clients the best possible chance https://nowcomment.com/documents/367676?scroll_to=3242126 https://nowcomment.com/documents/367676?scroll_to=3242126 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:43:04 -0500 This opening sentence is the basis of my inquiry question https://nowcomment.com/documents/367676?scroll_to=3242111 https://nowcomment.com/documents/367676?scroll_to=3242111 Fri, 16 Feb 2024 11:40:22 -0500 In this paragraph the rhetorical choice made was quoting. The author uses quotes to enhance the detail of the paragraph and give more background story https://nowcomment.com/documents/362437?scroll_to=3203856 https://nowcomment.com/documents/362437?scroll_to=3203856 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:34:12 -0500 The complexity of this paragraph is great. It includes few sentences but a ton of detail and information. The use of commas and quotes helps achieve this complexity effectively. https://nowcomment.com/documents/362436?scroll_to=3200877 https://nowcomment.com/documents/362436?scroll_to=3200877 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:44:22 -0500 This paragraph includes quotes from the doctors that Henrietta saw that completely differ from the actual symptoms she is experiencing. This later led to the misdiagnose of her later conditions https://nowcomment.com/documents/362435?scroll_to=3196217 https://nowcomment.com/documents/362435?scroll_to=3196217 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 23:15:38 -0500 This paragraph creates a good visual for Margaret and how she is feeling. Using the description of her you can infer the emotion surrounding the situation https://nowcomment.com/documents/360952?scroll_to=3181626 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360952?scroll_to=3181626 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:17:33 -0500 This paragraph gives great detail about how Deborah changed her life and opened her eyes not only to the case of Henrietta but to the world around her. https://nowcomment.com/documents/360952?scroll_to=3176297 https://nowcomment.com/documents/360952?scroll_to=3176297 Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:40:58 -0500