Forgotten Majority

Advocating for the just and humane treatment of those who are incarcerated.

Tag: Public Defenders

  • COURTS BAR INMATES FROM FILING CRUCIAL MOTIONS!

    When there are discrepancies in court procedure, legal representation or sentencing, defendants have the right to file an appeal or a motion to correct the errors.  During the original trial, Public Defenders and private attorneys are appointed by the court to represent indigent defendants.  However, once convicted and placed into the hands of the Florida Department of Corrections, the financially challenged […]