When Lawyers Abandon Their Clients: The Dark Side of America's Justice System A recent investigation by the Philadelphia Inquirer and ProPublica has uncovered a disturbing trend in Pennsylvania's post conviction relief system.
Court appointed attorneys are more likely to abandon their clients than advocate for them, using the "no merit" letter as a tool to dismiss legitimate claims without due diligence.
The no merit letter was intended to streamline the appeals process but often serves as a shortcut for attorneys who fail to investigate cases thoroughly.