Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Pennsylvania

Why don't lawyers use the constitution when they are defending a client?


Asked on 8/07/14, 8:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

They do. It happens all the time. But most cases don't raise constitutional issues. Many cases are just about the facts. Others raise legal issues based on statutes or case law, but not on the constitution. When there's a constitutional argument worth making, most lawyers will happily make it.

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Answered on 8/07/14, 1:53 pm


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