Why do Lawyers defend murderer's?

Question

C'mon if they know they done what they done why do these basta*ds defend them?

Because sometimes in court you do see a lawyer defend the them

Answer 1

Lawyers have an obligation to make sure that their clients get a fair trial.

Answer 2

Ask your lawyer. Anything I tell you is just a guess and definitely NOT legal advice. But I'm guessing he needs more time to talk to the ADA. The ADA probably hasn't heard back from the supervisor yet on what plea deal they are authorized to offer. They will tell you're lawyer what the plea offer is and he'll talk to you about it. Until then, pleading guilty is a big gamlbe, throwing yourself on the mercy of unpredictable judges in an era where the private prison lobby is been working to turn non-violent drug offenders into slave labor. I mean that literally, look up the Correctional Corporation of America and see what they do with people like you. EDIT: Given your more details, though it still isn't clear, maybe he wants to be sure that he is present to ensure things go the way they are supposed to when you plead guilty and if someone is filling in for the day, he'd rather just delay the guilty plea until the next Court date. Once you plead guilty, it's almost impossible to take that back, so if it doesn't go the way it's supposed to, you're screwed.

Answer 3

Under our system everyone is entitled to a lawyer. They do it for any of several reasons:
a. the money (see OJ Simpson trial)
b. ethics, they feel the defendant deserves a good defense.
c. court ordered to do it, many states require every lawyer to be in a pool for public defenders.
d. they may feel that the defendant is not guilty of the crime as alleged by the state; they may have circumstances that the public hasn't heard about. (See the innocence project which looks into police misconduct and mistaken identity, they have gotten over 100 people freed on DNA evidence alone.)

Answer 4

Well, first many of them are defending people accused of murder, not people who have been convicted of murder.

But that aside, the real reason is because the US Constitution (6th Amendment) guarantees the "right to counsel". That means that everyone accused by the government must be allowed to have a lawyer for their defense. And as interpreted by the Supreme Court for over half a decade, "if you can't afford one, one will be appointed".

Bottom line, it's their job.

Answer 5

Ever heard of the 6th amendment. Accused who face felony charges have a right to counsel. Just like those wackos who protest at soldier's funerals (although thats more of a first amendment right.) Sometimes it sucks but its part of our Constitution, don't like it? then move to China, I assure you its worst there. Everyone keeps saying its for money, but the fact is that most murderers can't afford a decent lawyer, most are indigents who are presumed guilty anyway. Most criminal lawyers are not rich.

Answer 6

In our Justice system, which attempts to be fair to everyone, representation by a trained qualified attorney is a right for every one accused of a crime.

It's part of the system, and it's a good system that needs all it's parts to work for everyone.

Even murderers convicted and set for execution, no matter how evil they may be, need their rights protected, even as they are being put to death.

If anyone's rights are taken away....ALL our rights are in jeopardy.

Answer 7

It's all about the money.
Those damn lawyers can get people off on technicalities.
If they are guilty, hang them.

Answer 8

Generally for money, a criminal lawyer can make a lot of money.

Answer 9

What happens if you are accused of murder and no one will defend you?

Answer 10

that's alleged murderer. it has to be proven in a court of law . till then he's presumed Innocent.