Posted: January 26th, 2017

Generally, the public views defense attorneys as too zealous in their advocacy of obviously guilty clients, whereas many scholars portray an image of defense attorneys, particularly public defenders, as too willing to plead their clients guilty

Generally, the public views defense attorneys as too zealous in their advocacy of obviously guilty clients, whereas many scholars portray an image of defense attorneys, particularly public defenders, as too willing to plead their clients guilty. What do you think? What evidence would you cite for either position?