@jordanlundM to PortlandEnglish • edit-26 months agoEmbezzlement case against top executive at Portland ad firm dissolves due to dearth of public defenderswww.oregonlive.comexternal-linkmessage-square7arrow-up19arrow-down13file-text
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minus-square@jordanlundOPMlinkEnglish3•6 months agoThe real question is “why is a ‘top executive’ relying on a public defender?”
minus-square@jordanlundOPMlinkEnglish2•6 months agoThe Miranda rights state: “You have the right to an attorney. If cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.” I have a hard time believing any top executive can’t afford one.
minus-square@jordanlundOPMlinkEnglish1•6 months agoTop executive at an advertising firm who has been embezzeling generally is going to have access to money.
minus-squareNeuromancerlinkfedilinkEnglish-2•6 months agoIt’s verified by the courts before they assign one. Top executive isn’t a sign of wealth. It’s just a title.
The real question is “why is a ‘top executive’ relying on a public defender?”
Because he has a right to one?
The Miranda rights state:
“You have the right to an attorney. If cannot afford one, one will be appointed to you.”
I have a hard time believing any top executive can’t afford one.
Bold to assume an alleged criminal is good with money.
Top executive at an advertising firm who has been embezzeling generally is going to have access to money.
It’s verified by the courts before they assign one.
Top executive isn’t a sign of wealth. It’s just a title.