[connectthedots]

Too many prosecutors are more concerned with getting a conviction than whether they got the right guy once they focus on someone. I used to have a very low opinion of criminal defense attorneys until I understood how corrupt and dishonest prosecutors are. Criminla defense attorneys are angels compared to prosecutors.

[demsux]

One of my best friends (and golf buddy) is a criminal defense/divorce lawyer. Many people do have low opinions of these guys, but I must say, someone has to do the dirty work, otherwise LE could just charge you with whatever they want (and they do sometimes) and send you off to jail.

[Steve0113]

Criminla defense attorneys are angels compared to prosecutors.

Is this a recent phenomenon, or has it always been that way?

[Lucky]

This case and your comments are really opening our eyes, thanks.

[Henrietta]

Too many prosecutors are more concerned with getting a conviction than whether they got the right guy once they focus on someone. I used to have a very low opinion of criminal defense attorneys until I understood how corrupt and dishonest prosecutors are. Criminla defense attorneys are angels compared to prosecutors.

I agree about the prosecutors. Some defense attorneys, however, are just as bad as the prosecutors, and don't want to "upset" the judge (who hears all their cases) or the prosecution (with whom they have to work, and who might REALLY stick it to their next client) by putting up too good of a defense for a client who is unpopular (ie, rich, white, professional). The defense attorneys are in on the "game", some of them.