2026-10-14 16:08:18
Pennsylvania’s post-conviction issues stem from its failure to invest in or set standards for legal defense for poor people.
Crushing Caseloads:
Lawyers hired under a flat-fee structure that’s banned in some states fell months or years behind, stranding dozens of clients in prison.
Infinite Extensions:
While prisoners face strict deadlines, their lawyers can typically take all the time they want. Some kept clients waiting as long as a decade

