Public defenders are the only thing working against the Matthew Effect[1] when it comes to justice. But, when wealthy corporations or individuals can spend unlimited sums on prosocution or defense, justice is still usually determined by wealth. If you think the tactics of patent trolls are bad...<p>[1] <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.m.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Matthew_effect" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.m.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;Matthew_effect</a>