Bad Defense Lawyering

• “Do Nothing” – Does not meet with client,

• does not understand facts, does not hire experts,

• does not investigate, does not review discovery,

• does not subpoena or call defense witnesses,

• does not effectively cross-examine state’s

• witnesses, does not object to objectionable argument, does

• not argue motions or closing statement effectively.

• “Free or Fee” – Contrary to stereotype, bad lawyering

• occurs equally among public defenders and private lawyers.

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