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EDCA Court Dismisses Indictment After Sixth Amendment Violation Caused by CJA Funding Lapses
A recent ruling in the Eastern District of California highlights the constitutional stakes when Criminal Justice Act (CJA) funding becomes unstable. Judge John A. Mendez dismissed an indictment without prejudice after finding that the months-long lapse in CJA funding — including the stoppage of payments for appointed counsel and the […]
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The Hidden Cost of Government Shutdowns on Justice
The Hidden Cost of Government Shutdowns on Justice The Reality of The Government Shutdown As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has shut down after Congress failed to pass appropriations legislation for the 2026 fiscal year. An estimated 900,000 federal workers have been furloughed, and another 700,000 are working […]
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Candice Fields Analyzes ABC10 Shooting Case for ABC10 News
ABC10 News: Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Candice Fields Provides Legal Analysis on ABC10 Shooting Case Federal Criminal Defense Attorney Candice Fields was featured in ABC10's coverage of the suspect accused of firing a gun into the station's Sacramento lobby. Fields provided expert legal analysis on the unusual federal charge of […]
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Candice Fields Law Provides Insight on Sacramento Tragedy
Candice Fields Law, a highly respected criminal defense firm, recently appeared on CBS News Sacramento to provide expert opinion on a deeply troubling case that has gripped the local community. The case involves the disappearance of two children following the tragic death of their mother. In the interview, we were […]
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Candice Fields in The News
Candice Fields was recently a legal analyst for the news story of an El Dorado father who has been charged with crimes against his daughter. According to CBS News 13 Sacramento, "A father in El Dorado County, California was arrested on felony charges in November 2023. The charges include: Child […]
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