[sammyg2]

Not trying to be an opinionated A-hole, this is a real question that I am seriously asking out of curiosity without judgment. I really want to know:

I've often wondered what defense lawyers felt about defending people they figured were guilty.
How about it? I figure you have to believe what you are doing is right. Like I said, this is a real question without passing judgment. I'm trying to see if through your eyes. I won't comment or flame. I promise.

Is it a faith in the system thing where the prosecution tries to convict, you try to defend, and you figure the truth and justice will prevail?
Is it that you believe the balance is necessary to prevent the prosecution from over-punishing?