tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200063247219569854.post529432064363316753..comments2023-11-05T02:56:53.212-06:00Comments on Cynthia Henley, Defender of the Accused: How Can You Defend Those People?!Cynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07993338428737911814noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200063247219569854.post-65505297690937678612009-04-11T09:43:00.000-05:002009-04-11T09:43:00.000-05:00This is from Kennitra. Thanks for posting this nu...This is from Kennitra. Thanks for posting this nugget and yes, this is the reason why I do what I do. Hello, kindred spirit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200063247219569854.post-72329487847743550462009-04-06T18:49:00.000-05:002009-04-06T18:49:00.000-05:00I agree with you, Feisty. Thank you for your comm...I agree with you, Feisty. Thank you for your comments.Cynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07993338428737911814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7200063247219569854.post-60298197127117710922009-04-06T18:48:00.000-05:002009-04-06T18:48:00.000-05:00Good post, but I think there are other good reason...Good post, but I think there are other good reasons to work in criminal defense. Of course there are dirty cops (though many officers are decent and professional), and of course there are innocent defendants (though many are guilty). But beyond this, there are many cases in which the court system is incapable of serving the interests of justice. <BR/><BR/>A conviction and the resulting consequences are blunt instruments, and in many cases they are more likely to push an otherwise stable person over the edge. This is particularly true in non-violent cases, or with first offenses. The trial process itself is at least as likely to scare someone straight as a conviction, jail sentence, or other legal sanction.<BR/><BR/>Until, at a minimum, the court and penal systems in this country really seek rehabilitation and the interests of justice, criminal defense work is easily justifiable, and can be a noble pursuit.Feistyhttp://feistygeek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com