Legislation along the lines being proposed by Senator Murkowski would alter the balance between ensuring protection of a defendant's constitutional rights and safeguarding the equally important public interest.
Lisa Murkowski: “Legislation along the lines being proposed by Senator Murkowski would alter the balance between ensuring protection of a…”
On the recordJune 5, 2012
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Legislation proposed by Murkowski could disrupt the balance of rights in criminal trials.
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