Essentially, the title says it all. How do some lawyers make such a difference in the outcome of a trial when defending clients accused of crimes? The evidence is the same regardless of the lawyer, so it doesn’t seem like they should have that much power over the verdict.
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A skilled lawyer is often better able to read the jury and adapt arguments to better influence them, and probably more frequently better able to time the most favorable offer that the prosecutor will accept.
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