APDA Conference 2026

Name: Homelessness and Vagrancy Laws: Issues and Strategies to Defender Unsheltered Persons
Start: 2026-06-18T13:30:00-0700
End: 2026-06-18T15:00:00-0700

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Homelessness and Vagrancy Laws: Issues and Strategies to Defender Unsheltered Persons

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST

The criminalization of people who are homeless is an issue that evades review inthe justice system. Most offenses are misdemeanors and most defendants aredenied legal services. But conviction for even a minor offense to someone withoutincome, stability or housing can be devastating. We will discuss how to think aboutand defend your clients against crimes of homelessness and how you can helpdecriminalize poverty.

Speakers

Wendy White

Attorney, Southwest Center for Equal Justice

Gary Pearlmutter

Attorney, Southwest Center for Equal Justice

Thursday June 18, 2026 1:30pm - 3:00pm MST

Professional Development

CLE Hours 1.5

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