Critics of the criminal justice system, however,point out that public defenders are often overworked and underpaid.

VOA: special.2009.08.31

Although the book does not describe the crimes committed by the inmate contributors, the information is provided online by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

VOA: standard.2009.10.21

"Exclusion is at the end of a complicated chain that often begins with poverty and the lack of education, involves the criminal justice system, the penal institution and often ends in isolation, bitterness and disfranchisement."

VOA: standard.2010.03.25

(...) In remarks to French radio, Kouchner called the shootings and reports of rape 'savage' and 'unsupportable.' He said the criminal court's decision to investigate the incidents marked a good step forward for international justice.

VOA: standard.2009.10.16