A Call for Mandatory Appointment of Counsel
All people charged with committing a crime have a Sixth Amendment right to the appointment of counsel at trial and on direct appeal of any conviction if they
cannot afford to retain their own attorney. However, in the post conviction process — when the conviction has been upheld — no one has the constitutional right to counsel. The only rights convicted people have to counsel are those that individual states grant;
A Knock on the Door…
The work of a Centurion investigator often starts with a knock on the door, which is fitting because that is exactly what years earlier triggered the tragic mistake that we are seeking to correct.
National Volunteer Week
We thank all of our volunteers and celebrate National Volunteer Week! They give their time, talent, and support…from case development, to event committee members, and to our Board of Directors, […]
