[onedoug]

"...shows a complete lack of understanding of our system.

I disagree. I think it shows that many lawyers, as individuals, are willing to be accessories to crimes.

[Stone Mountain]

I disagree. I think it shows that many lawyers, as individuals, are willing to be accessories to crimes.

In our system of justice, even a guilty man is entitled to representation. If a lawyer who would defend this man to the best of his abilities is considered an accomplice, then our system of justice fails. This is why I said it betrays a lack of understanding of our system. When an adversarial system is used to determine guilt, there must be advocates on each side willing to argue for their side. Sure it's an imperfect system, but it's better than just about anything else. Many would disagree with that, but I believe that protecting the rights of the innocent take precedence over punishing the guilty.