There is a common misconception that defense attorneys must do everything that their clients tell them. Defendants can only make certain decisions in their case: 1. whether to go to trial or plea; 2. whether to have a jury trial or a bench trial; and 3. whether or not testify in his/her own defense. Every other decision is left to the defense attorney in consultation with the defendant. Do you think this is right? Do you think a defendant should have more control over his/her case?

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