Alethea
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BBM - LE often say the same thing. MOO
Yes, you are correct. Defense attorneys do get a bad rap, particularly on WS because most people are drawn to the victim more often than the defendant. IMO They do, however serve an integral purpose in our justice system. WS often draws people in with the high profile crimes and in turn we are introduced to more and more high profile defenders. Often some of the theatrics displayed by these defenders draws ire from those who have researched the evidence and connected, via remote methods, to the victim. Sometimes, oftentimes we see the victim re-victimized through the criminal proceedings. But in all of the trials that I have followed I have never seen anyone say that they wouldn't want the accused to have adequate and competent counsel. JMO
This I completely understand. I cringe seeing the theatrics and frivolous motions of the attorneys that come out of the woodwork on high-profile cases. Most importantly, I personally do not believe it is almost ever in the client's interest. It's borderline unethical attention-seeking behavior by the attorneys. I think it also disrespects the court and the judge to try your case in the media.
In certain cases like civil rights or discrimination cases organizations like the ACLU will bring their cases to the media because it's just as much about policy change as it is a legal challenge. But for individual defendants it is irresponsible IMO