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hifiguy

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11. Zealous representation of a client facing the power of the state

Reply to GeorgeGist (Reply #5)

Fri Aug 28, 2015, 04:48 PM

Aug 2015

is why we have defense lawyers. There is not one thing unethical or illegal about presenting a client in his or her best light. That's what lawyers who are worth a shit do and are required to do by profesional ethics.

"Even a goddam werewolf is entitled to a lawyer." Doctor Gonzo, "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas"

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Prep school accused rapist Labrie - change in appearance from mugshot to trial [View all] Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 OP

His lawyer wanted him to look like a nerd. madaboutharry Aug 2015 #1

lot a sick logic in the profession. GeorgeGist Aug 2015 #5

Totally agree with you! madaboutharry Aug 2015 #10

Zealous representation of a client facing the power of the state hifiguy Aug 2015 #11

No one's saying it is.. whathehell Aug 2015 #15

He dyed his hair and eyebrows? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2015 #2

he looks like an entirely different person Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #18

Looks like he quit bleaching and coloring them, went natural. uppityperson Aug 2015 #19

That hair -- No Country for Old Men? Eleanors38 Aug 2015 #3

Quite a change -- Looks like a 30 year old thug in mugshot whathehell Aug 2015 #4

yes. also he said he is on his way to Harvard to study divinity Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #7

Divinity..really? whathehell Aug 2015 #13

All that's missing is a onesie and his sippy cup. procon Aug 2015 #6

Well, it didn't work. cwydro Aug 2015 #8

Nothing unusual about this at all. hifiguy Aug 2015 #9

no one is in a huff. just sharing how much his appearance changed Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #12

Oh, you weren't in a huff, but a couple of folks were. hifiguy Aug 2015 #14

this guy's transformation highlights the role money plays in the justice system Liberal_in_LA Aug 2015 #16

In having a private, non-public defender, attorney, definitely. hifiguy Aug 2015 #17