Public Defender: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, many people had to face a judge alone, without anyone to speak for them. Over time, people decided that everyone deserves a helper in court.
Tools of the trade
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Case Folder
A case folder holds all the papers about one case, like reports and notes. It helps the public defender keep everything in order.
Words to know
- Client
- A client is the person a lawyer helps. The public defender listens carefully to their client's side of the story.
Quiz time
A public defender helps only people who have lots of money.
A public defender may look for proof to show what really happened.