oye123 1,615 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 As the questions says, why do lawyers go through such a thing, why defend the guilty against an innocent I get its probably mainly money but i was wondering what other reasons are there? Discuss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fourever 3,231 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 maybe they really believe the suspect is innocent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Suh 12,184 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 because it's their work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onehallyu#1NiceOppaKW 27,191 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Welcome to the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Heart 580 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 They are innocent until proven guilty, so...technically, they are defending the accused. In the case that they are actually guilty, the lawyers are there to make sure that they are given a fair sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogre Shrek 8,980 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 So who decides if an accused is innocent and so deserving of a lawyer's help, or guilty and so should not receive any help from a lawyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hqnnik 1,528 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Innocent until proven guilty. It's tough for the lawyers but criminals are still people. They deserve a chance at court, until proven guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggies 3,069 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 it's the same reason a lot of things happen in the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKaiTales 3,483 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 because innocent till proven guilty is a real and important thing (though yeah sometimes the guilty person is known to everyone or to powerful people who want that person protected so the lawyers defend them either because money or pressure from higher powers, sometimes bc both) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
愛��る 627 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 In the US, if a lawyer quits on a client, I think they can have their licence (or whatever they have) taken from them and they aren't allowed to practice law. If the lawyer in question knows their client is guilty, then they can (and it has) set the case up to fail so their gets some kind of sentence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anh Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The system needs to be fair so everyone has a fighting chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny_ 1,308 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It's their job and they get payed for it. In some cases they probably know that they're defending someone who's guilty but they get payed for it and let's be honest, money is everything in this world to some people or they're pressured to do it by someone who's powerful. And like most have said, innocent until proven guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puremystic 3,078 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 The prosecuting lawyer has the burden of proof so it's not thaaaat difficult for the defendant's laywer's end There have been many high profile cases were a lack of evidence has seen the "guilty" walk free And the defendant will pretty much give all their info to the lawyer to see if their case is winnable aka walk-free or they can try for a plea bargain The reason they do this is simply for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skibop!! 8,585 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It's their job that's why they say a lawyer is a liar. They just have to prove their side of the argument even if they know the defendant is guilty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistressnicey 25,196 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Everyone has a right to have their day in court to defend themselves, etc. Lawyers are there for that... and to be sure that all circumstances are taken into account. There are mitigating and extenuating circumstances... you will never know, it may apply to the accused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seulgi's Gf 1,987 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 it's their job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayy 3,021 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Welcome to the real world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloupipoo 1,619 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 innocent unless proven guilty they defend them as "innocent" until the judge says otherwise. It's called a lawyer's job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shimjoohyun 1,137 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 they can believe that even if someone is found guilty, he is still not deserving such such punishments but of course money and power rule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlaveMaster 1,018 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It's their job that's why they say a lawyer is a liar. They just have to prove their side of the argument even if they know the defendant is guilty. i agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockpaperscissor 1,398 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It's how adversarial legal systems work. Prosecution and defense work against each other, and whoever has the strongest case will win out, or it comes out in the middle (lower level convictions, sentencing, etc.), at least in theory. The defense is there to assert the accused's rights. To exclude improper evidence, such as hearsay, or other prejudicial or unfounded evidence. To question the evidence that the prosecution presents. To make sure the accused gets a speedy trial, and is not given cruel or unusual punishment. Even convicted criminals have rights. Of course, there are unscrupulous defense lawyers (like there are all kinds of lawyers), and many do it for money. The prosecuting lawyer has the burden of proof so it's not thaaaat difficult for the defendant's laywer's end There have been many high profile cases were a lack of evidence has seen the "guilty" walk free And the defendant will pretty much give all their info to the lawyer to see if their case is winnable aka walk-free or they can try for a plea bargain The reason they do this is simply for the money My Cousin Vinny is a more realistic portrayal of the legal field than your post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abra 40,910 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 From the view of the law, it's so that the accused gets a fair punishment if they're guilty, and walk free if they're innocent. For the lawyers, it's their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Boy Like Troy 3,333 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 It's a challenge. Stop looking at this like defendibg right or wrong. The court system is based on who tells the better story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taebb 1,624 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 uh, because they're not guilty unless proven by the court? money has nothing to do with it, it's basic law. if you're considered guilty the moment someone accuses you of a crime, then what's the point of evidence etc? and even if a person has undoubtedly committed a crime, there are other considerations e.g. sentencing etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24k 144 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 lol sorry but you listen to jaurim??? wtf i've never seen anyone who does that shit i respect you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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