Public Defender
/ˈpʌblɪk dɪˈfɛndər/
Definitions
- (n.) An attorney appointed by the government to represent indigent defendants in criminal cases.
The public defender ensured the accused had legal representation during the trial.
Forms
- public defender
- public defenders
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Commentary
Commonly employed to fulfill the constitutional right to counsel for defendants unable to afford private representation.
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