The Campaign for Justice heads a broad-based group of organizations and individuals from across the political spectrum fighting for a constitutional public defense system in Michigan.
Announcements & Recent News
Did you see the Lansing State Journal's editorial?
New indigent defense legislation introduced in the Michigan Senate and House of Representatives. Follow the 2013 Road to Reform here.
Click read the Campaign's press release.
March 18 marks the 50th anniversary of the United States Supreme Court's Gideon decision. Click to read a resolution from Michigan Governor Rick Snyder. The Michigan Senate resolution is here. The Michigan House resolution is here.
The Constitution Project recently released a 30-minute documentary about Gideon and combines stories from today with historical footage of Clarence Gideon's story. You can watch the film here.
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EDWARD GEORGE CARTER 
Mr. Carter’s conviction in Wayne County was overturned in 2010 after 35 years served. The cost of incarceration: $1,050,000. What went wrong: Edward George Carter’s attorney did not investigate the facts of the case or interview potential alibi witnesses, failed to challenge a suggestive photo line up, and did not introduce forensic evidence at trial that would have exonerated Mr. Carter. Click here to read more. |
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FREDERICK MARDLIN 
Mr. Mardlin’s conviction in St. Clair County was reversed in the Michigan Court of Appeals in January 2012. The cost of incarceration: $90,000 (3 years) What went wrong: The trial court declined to provide his public defense attorney with the funds to retain an elec trical expert. |
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DAVID TUCKER 
Mr. Tucker’s conviction in Wayne County was overturned in 1998 and charges were dismissed. The cost of incarceration: $120,000 (4 years). When went wrong: Mr. Tucker’s public defense attorney completely failed to investigate the charges against him or prepare for trial.
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