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Is there a difference in criminal defense strategies based on the type of crime committed?

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Well, as far as I know, there are different criminal defense strategies depending on the type of crime committed. For instance, if somebody is being accused of a white-collar crime like fraud or embezzlement, the defense strategy would be different from a violent crime like murder or assault.

In white-collar crimes, the defense is based on proving the legality of the actions and showing that the defendant had no intention to break the law. The defense lawyers focus on collecting evidence and discovering any inaccuracies in the prosecution's evidence. They also try to prove that the defendant was merely acting upon the business's standards and not with any malicious intent.

Conversely, in violent crimes, the defense lawyers put forth strategies like self-defense or temporary insanity to prove that the defendant was not completely in their right mind while committing the crime. If the defendant didn't have any intent to harm the victim but accidentally did so, the defense would try to prove that it was an accident, and the defendant did not intend to harm the victim.

Moreover, in drug-related crimes like drug possession, the defense strategy would involve proving that the defendant wasn't aware of the substance in their possession, or that the defendant had a valid prescription for the drug. They try to question the legality of police encounters, the search and seizures, and whether or not the reports are valid.

Furthermore, in the cases of internet crimes, the defense strategy is a lot different too, and it focuses mainly on showing technical errors in the prosecution's evidence. The defense lawyers try to prove that the defendant was not responsible for the crime at all.

So yeah, I believe there is a massive difference in criminal defense strategies based on the type of crime committed. The defense lawyer must see and analyze each crime based on its nature, and plan their strategy accordingly. However, the ultimate goal for every criminal defense lawyer is to prove their client's innocence or minimize their sentence.