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What happens if a lawyer is defending someone he feels is guilty, and in court it looks like he's not trying

njyogibear

if that person is convicted, they can seek a new trial based on ineffective assistance of counsel.

slowjoe

fire him, hire another lawyer.

Steve M

Lawyers are technically not allowed to defend someone who they KNOW is guilty.

Dr. Ernest J Folk

that is just a risk you take when you hire a cheap lawyer.

smileymduke

he could be disciplined by the bar association from suspension to outright revocation of his license.

the united states constitution guarantees every person the right to a fair trial.

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