Preserve the Presumption of Innocence — Preserve the Presumption of Innocence

Once a defendant is formally charged, they are entitled to legal representation to assist them in understanding the law and the facts of the case.

A defendant can hire a private attorney, or if they are indigent, they may be represented by a government-provided public defender at minimal or no charge. The defense attorney's role is to represent the defendant just as the prosecutor represents the government.