I understand that we need legal representation. That said taking a job to defend someone who you know is guilty couldn't sit right?. You are basically using every tool to get a lesser sentance.
Imagine defending a Pedo found with 1000s of child images on a computer. You know he's guilty but you have to get him the shortest sentance possible knowing he could re offend or worse when he gets out.
How do you take on the job of of defending Fred West or Ian Huntley
? Working every angle from Mental health and other things to try and drive down the sentance or even get them off on a technicality.
I'm sorry but going home to your family thinking 'yes I've got a Pedo off on a technicality or suspended sentance' can't be job satisfaction (although they probably go to a nice house and car).