Imagine that you are a public defender working with a client who you think will be subject to mandatory-minimum sentencing. You do believe, however, that the high publicity that this case is receiving might be aiding the prosecution in receiving this mandatory-minimum sentencing, as they are not presenting a balanced picture of the crime. How can you fight for your client against the minimum sentencing and against the publicity that this case is seeing? Do you believe that the media is obligated to present both sides of the picture? Why or why not? Explain.
What will be an ideal response?
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What will be an ideal response?
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