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How the Pa. legal system lets attorneys argue against their clients’ shot at freedom

Pennsylvania’s Post Conviction Relief Act allows people in prison to raise newly discovered evidence or argue that their previous lawyer mishandled the case. If the defendant can’t afford an attorney, the state will provide one. But there’s a catch: The attorney can argue against the client’s claims and withdraw from the case by filing what’s known as a “no-merit” letter.
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    Jenna Miller
    I produce, film, and edit video stories about the communities and issues that shape the Philly region.