How The Criminal Court System Is Stacked Against You.
Is the criminal justice system stacked against defendants? In resources, yes, says Oakland criminal defense attorney Andrew Dósa. The government brings police agencies, staff investigators, and money to hire experts, while most defendants have only one lawyer. That lawyer—and the jury—become the sole checks on improper government intrusion, which is why he often works far beyond what he's paid.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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Is the system stacked against defendants?
In resources, yes—the government brings police agencies, staff investigators, and money to hire experts.
What checks that imbalance?
Most defendants have only one lawyer, so that lawyer and the jury become the sole checks on improper government intrusion, which is why he often works far beyond what he's paid.
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