Attorney or professional of law responsible for defending the accused. Counterpart of the accuser lawyer or the Prosecutor. Presenter of a defense. While not a guilty plea, the case probably go to trial. If so, counsel should present the version of the accused about what happened before the Court and the jury. Depending on what happens then, the defendant may be acquitted or convicted. In general it can be paid by the defendant or his family. Not having resources to do so, the State puts a defence counsel ex officio is borne by the State.
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