Topic: How public defenders affect prosecutions.
Narrowed Topic: How public defenders affect their clients.
Issue: Many individuals of low-income are using public defenders to represent them in court, not all of which can provide an adequate defense for them.
Research Question: In what ways can states provide better public defense to better aid individuals who require a public defender in court?
Hypothesis: States can provide funding for public defenders making it more likely for people of low-income to receive proper representation in court.