Mainstreaming Methodology for Estimating Costs of Crime
Defence costs in criminal cases are a major item. Particularly in lengthy fraud trials the costs can be very large. Since defendants who are convicted may be liable to heavy sanctions, including loss of liberty, most countries provide for defendants to be given public support for their legal costs. This may be in the form of either a subsidy to pay for a private-sector defence services or of direct provision of services in the guise of a public defender.
Costing issues:
Bibliographical review: Legal defence costs review
Other issues to be considered Legal defence costs
