Can you envision being on that candidate list for random selection? It's a form of career ending Russian roulette or watching the Vietnam draft on TV. People know if you're drafted it's not your fault, but being thrown into an impossible situation where just being involved might put you in jail like many of the lawyers who came before you into that role ...

Having your number come up would be really tough.

[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 year ago

where just being involved might put you in jail like many of the lawyers who came before you

Just to clarify, his previous lawyers went to jail for lying to courts on behalf of Trump or providing Trump with advice on how to get away with crimes. Defending Trump doesn't automatically get you in trouble.

[–] CobraChicken@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I think there's a huge personal risk to the lawyers too.

If Trump doesn't like how this lawyer is representing him, he can sic his angry mob on the lawyer.

[–] ActuallyASeal@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Meh. Lawyers represent unsavory clients all the time. I think Trump's treatment of his lawyers is the issue for most. Using them as political spokespersons and his reputation of not paying.

My guess is it'll go like this:

Trump: Judge, I can't find a lawyer with the skills to represent me.

Judge: Give me the list of people you tried to get to represent you.

The judge looks over the list see someone they knows.

Judge: Mr. X is appointed to Trump's lawyer team and will be paid 1.2 x [standard rate]. Trump will put Y amount into escrow to ensure payment.

Add some rules about what exactly the appointed lawyer will do and done. Trump can't argue for improper representation later.