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Defense Counsel

The lawyer who represents and defends a suspect or defendant in criminal proceedings.

What does this term mean?

The lawyer who represents and defends a suspect or defendant in criminal proceedings.

Where does it appear in practice?

A key part of the right to defense during investigation, statements, and hearings.

Related terms

Call Detail Records General Information Check Case Management Order

Other glossary entries

Agreed Divorce Protocol Call Detail Records Cancellation and Registration of Title Deed Case Management Order Coercive Imprisonment Consolidation Conveyance / Transfer Deed Default Defense Counsel Disclaimer of Inheritance Dissolution of Co-Ownership Duplicate / Repeated Enforcement Proceeding Ex Officio General Information Check Improvements on Real Property Inheritance Division Judicial Recess Limitation Period Matrimonial Property Regime Mediation Medical Malpractice Pending Property Division on Divorce Reduction Claim Reserved Share Right of First Refusal Service of Notice Sham Transaction Subdivision Suretyship Termination Transfer by Inheritance Unjust Termination