How does attorney-client privilege work? And how is it not perjury to defend the innocence of someone who admitted their guilt to you?
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Don’t think of it as “defending their innocence.”
The lawyer is only defending their defendant’s right to a fair trial per the laws.
For example, a cop can straight up lie to you: “we found your fingerprints on the murder weapon.” (Even if they didn’t find any prints)
Without a lawyer, you might just admit guilt right there. A lawyer will ask to see the evidence and tell you not to admit anything.
Whether or not you’re guilty is irrelevant. You aren’t **required** to admit guilt there, and a lawyer helps remind you of that.
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