Louisiana's public defender's office is largely nonexistent so poor people just plead guilty

Piggy-backing on @Mangochin

If you’re well enough off to bail out, can afford to take all the needed time off from work to research and conduct your defense, and can present yourself in court wearing an expensive looking business suit, then yes.

Also, crucially, you should have no facial piercings, no visible tattoos, no facial hair, and be white.

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