A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Public defender
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A criminal defense lawyer appointed and paid to represent [indigent] persons charged with crimes. A public defender can either be a private attorney who accepts such cases and is compensated for each case, or a [salaried] attorney of a public defender agency. Also called [P.D].
Public defender meaning & definition 1 of Public defender.
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in the US and some other countries, a lawyer paid for by the government to represent an accused person who cannot pay for a private lawyer
Public defender meaning & definition 2 of Public defender.
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