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Originally Posted by srmom
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I think you didn't pay attention to the actual speech.
It appears his point was that mandatory sentences are silly because they warp the process of trying the accused. He noted that he would have to
change his tactics to the ones noted because that would be the only way to fight against a "Draconian" mandatory sentence.
Additionally, the specter of mandatory sentences plays havoc with jury deliberations. Seriously, it's not "cut and dry" - this is a complex psychological issue.
This is without going into the fact that his "scum bag clients" are actually innocent until proven guilty, and have a Constitutional right to a vigorous defense - no matter what.
The kids don't have to take the stand. The attorney's ethical duty is to his
clients, first and foremost. Come on - don't take this out of context and think the guy just hates rape victims. He was making a point.