News ‘Right to an attorney’ only goes so far. Our war on crime leaves injustice in its wake. March 17, 2023April Frazier Camara, Lori James-Townes and Lisa Monet WayneComments Off on ‘Right to an attorney’ only goes so far. Our war on crime leaves injustice in its wake. Public defenders provide a vital check on governmental abuse of power and corruption, as well as on law enforcement and prosecutor misconduct.