2007-10-22 15:00:16 · 2 answers · asked by motula 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's a start -- not a guarantee.
The idea is that with counsel -- the person is not alone, and has help -- someone they are supposed to be able to trust -- and someone who understands the legal system.
That may not always be enough to guarantee justice -- but it's a lot better than not having that at all.
2007-10-22 15:23:38 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Poor people get "public defenders" or "pro bono" court appointed attorneys. Some are great and some not so great...it is a crap shoot. People with money can afford to hire great attorneys and don't face the crap shoot. Attorneys DO MAKE a difference when it comes to criminal defense. Look at it this way - is there a difference between a cheap suit and an Armani? Same with attorneys... generally you do get what you pay for.
2007-10-22 15:08:53 · answer #2 · answered by Dina K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋