2007-08-30 08:42:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
*******public defenders*****
2007-08-30 08:53:27 · update #1
I assume you mean "defender"...if you don't want one, stop committing crimes or pay for your own lawyer, idiot.
2007-08-30 08:50:13 · answer #1 · answered by makrothumeo2 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They may work for the government, but their job is to defend indigent clients. The public defender in my jurisdiction is one of the best criminal lawyers in the county. That being said, there is a big difference in a hired attorney and a public defender. The private attorney will promise you he can beat the charge. The public defender will give you an honest assessment of your chances
Your mileage may vary.
2007-08-30 21:13:39 · answer #2 · answered by huduuluv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't trust most of the defendants. The defenders, on the other hand, yes - somewhat. They are working hard (sometimes) to get out of their crummy paying job and into a private practice.
2007-08-30 15:50:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do mean Public Defenders??? These are some of the hardest working, dedicated public servants there are.
2007-08-30 15:50:44 · answer #4 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I work with them nearly every day. They are mostly hard working, over-worked, underpaid, and trying to handle too much too soon under some of the worst conditions around. They defend those with no money -- and usually no conscience or desire to abide by the laws of the society. It is a shame, because they are mostly trying to do their best in a thankless job.
2007-08-30 16:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they work for the goverment but when u are under trial u are vs. people of state and goverment some way helps people judge and gives ur your defender. in cas of theory u can trust them
2007-08-30 15:56:51 · answer #6 · answered by Alex a 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many of them are very young granted in many cases hard working, but still very young. Basically they are rookies who in some cases can be very good but in many cases may not have the court savvy that the experienced prosecutor would have.
2007-08-30 15:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by Drake 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
public defenders get paid whether they win or lose.....some don't care if they win the case or not
2007-08-30 15:51:42 · answer #8 · answered by thomasgirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to hire your own attorney.
2007-08-30 16:51:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, They are doing their job.......If you do not like it hire your own lawyer.
2007-09-06 04:05:36 · answer #10 · answered by Eve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋