Story perspectives

AI and Plea Bargains Transform Defense in Courtrooms

10/4/2025

49 3

Summary

Story summary

Convictions now arise from plea bargains (98%), signaling fewer jury trials.
Defense lawyers face mandatory sentencing laws and growing use of artificial intelligence.
Attorney Brett Rosen successfully defended Edilberto Torres, underscoring human advocacy.
In Sacramento, defense counsel moved to dismiss over unpaid court-appointed lawyers amid a government shutdown.
The shutdown raises Sixth Amendment concerns and highlights overburdened public defenders.

1 of 1

Story summary

Convictions now arise from plea bargains (98%), signaling fewer jury trials.
Defense lawyers face mandatory sentencing laws and growing use of artificial intelligence.
Attorney Brett Rosen successfully defended Edilberto Torres, underscoring human advocacy.
In Sacramento, defense counsel moved to dismiss over unpaid court-appointed lawyers amid a government shutdown.
The shutdown raises Sixth Amendment concerns and highlights overburdened public defenders.