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A quick definition of defense attorney:

A defense attorney is a lawyer who helps someone who is being accused of doing something wrong. They work to protect the person's rights and make sure they are treated fairly in court. Defense attorneys can help in both criminal and civil cases. If someone cannot afford a lawyer, the court will provide a defense attorney to help them.

A more thorough explanation:

A defense attorney, also known as a defense lawyer, is a legal professional who represents a defendant in a lawsuit or criminal case. Their job is to defend their client's rights and interests in court.

In criminal cases, defense attorneys are formally referred to as "criminal defense attorneys." They represent defendants who have been accused of committing a crime. In civil cases, defense attorneys represent defendants who are being sued by another party.

Defense attorneys are hired by the defendant to represent them throughout the legal process, including trial. However, if a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, a defense attorney called a public defender is provided to the defendant by the court for representation.

  • A defense attorney represents a person who has been accused of robbery.
  • A defense attorney represents a company that is being sued for breach of contract.
  • A public defender is appointed to represent a defendant who cannot afford a lawyer in a criminal case.

These examples illustrate how defense attorneys represent defendants in both criminal and civil cases. They work to protect their client's rights and interests in court, whether they are an individual or a company. In some cases, a public defender is appointed to represent a defendant who cannot afford a lawyer.

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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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