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We ensure that eligible individuals have timely access to legal services, consistent with Oregon and national standards of justice.
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Non-unanimous Jury Verdicts: the Ramos and Watkins Decisions: New web page dedicated to this topic, located here(and under the resources tab).

Non-unanimous Jury Verdicts: the Ramos and Watkins Decisions

Non-unanimous Jury Verdicts: the Ramos and Watkins Decisions



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Non-unanimous jury verdicts resource page, for individuals with these types of convictions, their friends/family, and attorneys. 
Ramos/Watkins cases overview.