AI Summary
A criminal defense lawyer is a legal professional who represents individuals accused of crimes, working to protect their rights and secure the best possible legal outcome. Recently, the profession has been in the news due to high-profile cases like Sean "Diddy" Combs', where his legal team's strategy resulted in a verdict avoiding racketeering charges and a potentially shorter sentence, and Bryan Kohberger's guilty plea to murder charges, negotiated to avoid the death penalty, showcasing the diverse roles of defense in navigating legal processes.