One of the most recognizable lines in television history is the introduction to NBC's Law & Order: In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups: the police who investigate crime and the district attorneys who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories. A colleague recently questioned that intro, asking, "Where are the criminal defense lawyers?" It is a valid question; there can't be true justice without the ability to defend oneself. But many times, public perception perches a white hat firmly atop the heads of prosecutors while painting defense attorneys as black-hatted villains. However, we don't live in a world where police...
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