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Tuesday, September 07, 2004
Indiana Courts - Meth epidemic prompts change in attorney tactics
"Meth epidemic prompts change in attorney tactics" is the headline to this story today by Maureen Hayden in the Evanville Courier&Press. A quote:
[Russ] Johnson is among what appears to be an increasing number of criminal defense attorneys who find themselves in the unexpected position of advocating to keep some of their clients in jail. The reason, they say, is an epidemic of abuse of methamphetamine, a highly addictive stimulant that has saturated the Tri-State. "It's happening in every court in Indiana,'' said Johnson. "As soon as they make bond, they're right back in jail again."Evansville criminal defense attorney Jeff Lantz concurs. He's seen meth-addicted clients pass through that revolving door.
Posted by Marcia Oddi on September 7, 2004 08:27 AM
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