An executive producer of the film Frozen River, Donald Harwood honed his skills in entertainment law by negotiating talent contracts and product placement agreements for the film. In addition to providing legal counsel on Frozen River, Donald Harwood is a knowledgeable criminal defense attorney.

1. ABOUT THE RIGHT TO
COUNSEL AND HOW IT
AFFECTS A DEFENDANT
By Donald Harwood, Frozen River

2. Introduction
 An executive producer of the film Frozen River,
Donald Harwood honed his skills in entertainment
law by negotiating talent contracts and product
placement agreements for the film. In addition to
providing legal counsel on Frozen River, Donald
Harwood is a knowledgeable criminal defense
attorney.
According to the Sixth Amendment of the U.S.
Constitution, a defendant in a criminal case must
have a fair chance of representing him- or herself
in court proceedings and has the right to seek
legal counsel.

3. Right to Counsel
 A lawyer can help a client understand his or
her rights as well as the admissibility of
evidence or testimony in a court of law. In
addition, a defense attorney can properly
counsel a client on methods for convincing a
jury to find the case in his or her favor.
A defendant can hire an attorney of his or her
choice. If he or she is unable to afford a
lawyer, the government will provide a public
defender who is qualified to try the case.