Effective Communication and Client Empowerment in Criminal Defense Cases

The chapter focuses on the importance of effective communication and coordination with codefendants to prevent friendly fire in a case. It also delves into the meticulous preparation and client empowerment required when deciding whether to call the client to testify in a criminal case. Highlighting the need to humanize clients and present a genuine portrayal to the jury, the chapter discusses strategies for defense attorneys to counter negative perceptions and remove government-painted caricatures.