Rumour has it that the “daughter of justice” is not blind after all. This means that justice is not equal for everyone, despite serious attempts. The more money you have, the better your chances of winning a case. It is not fair, but it is what it is. That is why in the United States, the system of having a trial by a jury of your peers was implemented. The system was called Access to Justice. While a lot of politicians and corporate America feel the justice system is broken and in need of an overhaul, trials by jury are still considered the fairest way to handle legal decisions for defendants.
In an effort to ensure that clients get the best chance at a jury trial, attorneys and other legal representatives are taking steps towards preserving access to justice. This initiative is due primarily to the fact that a lot of people cannot afford a trial by jury, and are led to feel as though they have no other alternatives but to “plea out.” Access to justice was created to ensure that those who don’t have the financial means to have a jury trial are presented with the same opportunities to have justice made for them.
Access to justice speaks to the operation of the justice system beyond the courtroom process. It makes the legal forum more accessible for everyone. For example, there may need to be satellite or mobile courts for remote areas where no physical (brick and mortar) courtroom exists. Another thing that can be gained by preserving access to justice is implementing low costs for legal aid, or free services, where applicable.
The Nettles Law Firm in Henderson, Nevada, has been providing solutions to clients in the area for more than 12 years. They strongly believe in everyone’s right to have some sort of legal advocate, and they fully support the efforts of Access to Justice. They offer these services in the areas of personal injury law, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and others. If you need to talk to them about legal representation, visit their website at. Free Consultations Available.
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