Criminal Defense Clinic
The Criminal Defense Clinic provides law students the opportunity to represent indigent defendants charged with municipal, misdemeanor and felony offenses in Cleveland or McClain County. Each student handles a mixed caseload of felony, misdemeanor and municipal cases.
Illegal drug use is one of the most serious problems facing the criminal justice system. Working with the Cleveland County Juvenile Drug Court program, students are part of a team that combines treatment, intensive supervision and creative sanctions to meet the challenges presented by youthful drug offenders. Our interns work closely with other members of the drug court team to help the clients battle drug addictions, avoid criminal records and reclaim their lives. This experience allows students to learn how their active participation can make a real difference in the quality of the client's life.
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