The phrase
"defence counsel" refers to a lawyer or attorney who represents and defends a person who has been accused of a crime in a court of law. They ensure that the accused person's rights are protected and put forward their case to try and prove their innocence.
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- The role of defence counsel is to defend and control the lawsuit. (remonline.com)
- I am acting as defence counsel in criminal proceedings. (slaw.ca)
- We have a reputation with insurance companies and defence counsel for staying on top of our files and sharing information to avoid last minute surprises at the negotiating table. (camllp.com)
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