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All defendants are entitled to a presumption of innocence and a defense against their charges. Some defense attorneys are motivated by the ideals of the law, some do it for money - some do it for both.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoBecause the defendant has the Constitutionally protected right to counsel.
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Who do most defense attorneys work for?
Defendants
Are only private attorneys able to prosecute criminal defendants?
It's my understanding the prosecuting attorney represents the people when the accused is brought to court on criminal charges. Private attorney's represent the defendant in arguing why the accused person is not guilty, or if there were mitigating circumstances making circumstances explaining why they did what they did.Additional Information: (in the US) Private attorneys do NOT prosecute criminal cases, they are prosecuted by government attorney's (prosecutors) who do so on behalf of the "people."Defendants are free to retain their own 'private' attorney to represent them or, if indigent, they are afforded the services of the Public Defenders Office (a taxpayer supported agency).
Criminal Law Attorneys should not represent people involved with hate crimes.?
Criminal Law Attorneys should not represent people involved with hate crimes.
What is a good sentence for represent?
a direct democracy would be near impossible in a country with as many citizens as the U.S., which is why we are governed by a representative democracy.
The approach to providing legal services to indigent defendants where private attorneys are selected from a list and reimbursed by the state is the system?
public defender
The approach to providing legal services to indigent defendants where private attorneys are selected from a list and reimbursed by the state is the what system?
Assigned Counsel
What legal rights were given or taken from gideons?
Gideon v. Wainright 372 U.S. 335 confirmed the right's of an indigent defendant in any criminal trial to have an attorney appointed to represent him. Prior to Gideon, attorneys were only appointed to indigent defendants charged with capital crimes.
Where can you get a good public defender for cheap rate in Orlando?
Public defenders are free for indigent defendants. Inexpensive defense attorneys can be found in the yellow pages.
Why did Clarence Gideon have to represent himself?
Because at the time, Florida did not pay for representation for criminal defendants.
Are there any attorneys that represent children on an Indian reservation for a wrongful doing on estate matters?
That is doubtful. Attorneys typically represent areas where there is a large client pool. An area such as this is not so common. However, you can just go to a normal attorney to see if they will represent you.
What are the usual professional responsibilities of a public defender?
A public defenders responsibilities may involve, defending individuals charged with felonies, represent juvenile delinquents in child abuse and neglect cases, meet witnesses, establish close contact with defendants and act as a negotiator between the defendant and the attorneys office.
Faretta v California supports the defendants right to?
Represent himself or herself. (Turn down an attorney)
