Q: How do i find pro bono help for criminal appeal?
I am a close friend to D.S., who was convicted of 1st degree murder in Boulder County CO and sentenced to life without. I may be biased as her friend, but in talking to her public defender, a lot of evidence was not allowed to enter the court that could've made the difference. The DA was allowed to enter information that was at will and not relevant. I witnessed the victims mother mingling with the jury during the trial and before the verdict. I think that is a complete violation and grounds for mistrial due to biases that could have prevented Devan a fair trial. This is obviously my opinion and respect that of others.
Thanks for your time.
A: Your friend is in good hands with the Colorado Public Defender's statewide felony appeals team. They have stellar, well-trained lawyers who are at the top of their game for felony appeals.
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