Why do you defend criminals?
Ask any criminal defense attorney how often he or she is asked this question and you are likely to hear "every time I turn around". Generally speaking, the question comes from friends, neighbors and other professionals, who have never had any personal experience with the criminal justice system. Since a person's "world view" is largely shaped by background experiences and life situations, those living on the "privileged" side of the street are inclined to believe that a pe