In Arkansas can my brother sue the public defender for pressing him to take a deal and was told don't tell the judge you were pressed into this plea because I will jail you mom? - eviltoast
    • yesman@lemmy.world
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      3 months ago

      Yes, that’s exactly how it works. It just seems normal because it’s on Law and Order, but threatening people with prison is coercive.