Should a defendent be allowed to defend his own case? Do you think this is a good idea?
2007-01-16 15:12:12 · 9 answers · asked by Nobody Important 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's allowed, but it may have been Abe Lincoln who said "The man who acts as his own lawyer has a fool for a client." Unless you are totally familiar with law it is impossible to know how to answer charges against you or counter accusations. Even trained lawyers hire a lawyer to defend them, simply because you need expert help in such a situation.
2007-01-16 15:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by Paul 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, a defendent is allowed to defend his own case. Is it a good idea? Well that depends on what the charge is and if you have a legal background, are educated, articulate, knowledgeable of courtroom proceedings, and know how best to defend yourself. Having said that, I would still advise you to get an attorney.
2007-01-16 15:51:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definite, and it is been performed greater suitable than as quickly as. it is not a sturdy thought although, in spite of if the defendant is a legal expert, by way of fact he does not be purpose adequate to have the capacity to present a sturdy case. If he isn't a legal expert then he's genuinely at a draw back.
2016-12-16 06:31:03 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he should be allowed to do so. You have the right to counsel or to proceed pro se.
No, it's a spectacularly bad idea. Even attorneys who are on trial hire other attorneys. I am just a law student, but even after I graduate I would never self-represent. Dentists don't take out their own teeth, plastic surgeons don't do their own nose jobs, and lawyers shouldn't do their own legal work.
If a pro doesn't do it, the layman should take a hint.
2007-01-16 15:21:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They're allowed to but this is a terrible idea. There's a saying that goes: "A person who serves as his own lawyer has a fool for a client."
2007-01-17 08:05:09 · answer #5 · answered by 420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowed? Yes
Good Idea? Depends...mostly yes. (Most defense attorney have no motivation to actually defend. They don't give a **** really).
2007-01-16 22:06:41 · answer #6 · answered by koban4max 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allowed? Yes.
Good Idea? No
2007-01-16 15:16:02 · answer #7 · answered by jarrgen 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should be able to defend yourself, especially if you get appointed a public defender.
2007-01-16 18:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by feel/the/need/to/fly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wise, or not, they have that right.
2007-01-16 23:45:07 · answer #9 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋