It’s eventually up to you what you pursue, and how narrow or wide you set your sights.
If you were to become a criminal lawyer you will be concerned with your client from start to finish. This means giving advice initially and representing your client in any preliminary proceedings. At this point you'll have to investigate the case by interviewing witnesses, and combine that with research done into the appropriate laws and codes.
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