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| - If the viewpoint of the show is that of a defense attorney, his clients will be innocent so often that the defendant being guilty is a subversion. If the prosecutor is the protagonist, however, then usually the defendant is guilty -- see Law and Order. When we know the guys doing the accusing, the defendant is seldom wrongfully accused, but if the guilt of someone arrested by another cop comes into question, you can bet your ass he's innocent, or at least mostly innocent. See also Amoral Attorney for the Evil side. Examples of Good Lawyers, Good Clients include:
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| - If the viewpoint of the show is that of a defense attorney, his clients will be innocent so often that the defendant being guilty is a subversion. If the prosecutor is the protagonist, however, then usually the defendant is guilty -- see Law and Order. When we know the guys doing the accusing, the defendant is seldom wrongfully accused, but if the guilt of someone arrested by another cop comes into question, you can bet your ass he's innocent, or at least mostly innocent. Of course, in Real Life, both defense and prosecution exist for good reasons, because the matter of a defendant's guilt is uncertain. It's a bit odd that either side in a trial would be seen as a "good guy" or "bad guy" when they are, realistically, just people doing their jobs. Even if we know (somehow) that the defendant is guilty, the role of the defense attorney is still valuable, to ensure that the prosecution has actually proven its case. See also Amoral Attorney for the Evil side. Examples of Good Lawyers, Good Clients include:
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