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Originally Posted by JayP
The problem is that the money is in defense and the top talent follows the money. The legal system is going to come down to money as it's highly unlikely the victim is going to be afford a top prosecution attorney considering he's driving a 2001 pick-up. That puts him at a huge disadvantage right away. The legal system is very far from perfect.
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The victim doesn't hire the prosecutor for criminal charges. That is up to the crown. If the victim is suing the drunk driver civilly, then yes the are hiring a lawyer.