An experienced doctor specializing in clinical trials, Dr. Elliott Bennett-Guerrero is a professor at Stony Brook Medicine. Dr. Elliott Bennett-Guerrero also provides and supports scholarships at the University of Colorado Law School for students that want to become public defenders.
Public defenders are attorneys that are assigned to people that cannot afford legal representation at a trial. Public defenders can be assigned for a wide range of issues ranging from civil matters to crimes. While some people wonder if public defenders do not represent their clients effectively, a study from the American Bar Association revealed that they are as effective as private lawyers. The study also concluded that public defenders are associated with improved outcomes in trials. One of the benefits of using a public defender is that they typically work with the same staff, eg. judges, frequently. This means that they can learn the preferences of the judges and opposing legal counsel and know what to do in certain situations.
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AuthorDr. Elliott Bennett-Guerrero is both an educator and a vice chairman at Stony Brook Medicine. Archives
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