This document discusses the potential advantages and risks of conducting trials by video-link for defense attorneys and ensuring effective defense. Some advantages mentioned are less time spent on travel and waiting, the ability to handle more cases and make more money. However, some risks discussed are less human engagement and relationship between the lawyer and client when remote, easier avoidance of questions from clients, issues regarding where the lawyer's place is in a remote trial, and potential technical problems. The document also questions the effects of remote trials on the psychological aspects of a case and the client's decision. It cites sources that note video is still not the same as being present in person.

1. .. to use or
not to use?
advantages and risks of Trial by
video-link for defense attorneys and
for effective defense
ECBA conference ROME 12 SEPT 2020
Nicola Canestrini

2. consent
Personal
free choice
Waiver
Effective
information
…
public trial?

3. Less Time (travel, waiting time, ..)
More cases, More money
Personal security
Less human engagement
Less relationship
Easier to avoiD questions from the client
…
Darksideof
remotetrial
“advantages”
for defense lawyers

4. Where is the place of the lawyer: court or with client?
Relationship (information on the case)
DocumentS (pre, during post)
Confidentiality (pre, during post)
Technical problems
…
psychological effects on the decision?
“disadvantages”
for defense

6. “Video tape is still a
picture, not life.”
Stoner v. Sowders, United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 1993 - 997 F.2d 209
(6th Cir. 1993)
Read more: Defendants on video – conveyor
belt justice or a revolution in access?
Penelope Gibbs, Transform Justice, 2017