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Defense attorney

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-001531

A lawyer who represents a defendant in legal proceedings, advocating on their behalf against the charges or claims made by the prosecution or plaintiff. This attorney's role includes advising the client, preparing legal strategies, presenting evidence, and cross-examining witnesses. They uphold the defendant's constitutional rights throughout the judicial process.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-001531
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "term": "Defense attorney",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A lawyer who represents a defendant in legal proceedings, advocating on their behalf against the charges or claims made by the prosecution or plaintiff. This attorney's role includes advising the client, preparing legal strategies, presenting evidence, and cross-examining witnesses. They uphold the defendant's constitutional rights throughout the judicial process.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/defense-attorney/"
}

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