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Law Practice

Aug. 20, 1999

Just Desserts

By Paul O'Brien Just Desserts Jailhouse Blues and a Month Without Sundaes A judge I know once pondered the question of whether an in-custody criminal defendant has a constitutional right to a chocolate chip cookie. Not any chocolate chip cookie, mind you - just the ones being served to those wearing their "prison blues" during that day's lunch break.

        By Paul O'Brien
        
        A judge I know once pondered the question of whether an in-custody criminal defendant has a constitutional right to a chocolate chip cookie. Not any chocolate chip cookie, mind you - just the ones being served to those wearing their "prison blues" during that day's lunch break.
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