In 1770, in Boston, British soldiers fired into a crowd of colonists who were taunting the soldiers. Several colonists died and several soldiers were arrested and charged with murder. This event known as the Boston Massacre was a seminal historical episode that contributed to the colonists’ growing desire to separate from the British Crown. Boston was a cauldron of the independence movement. Hatred against the British was prevalent. Who would be willing to defend the accused soldiers at trial risking opprobrium or worse? John Adams, our future second president, defended the soldiers believing that every accused deserves adequate representation. To this day, America distinguishes itself with our belief and practice that an accused man is presumed innocent and is entitled to a competent legal defense. As we all know, lawyers are often assigned or volunteer to defend unsavory individuals to protect their clients’ constitutional rights, ensure that the legal process is being r
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