jailhouse lawyer
- An individual who is imprisoned, has learned the law through self-study, seeks freedom through legal strategies, and provides legal advice to other prisoners
- Despite not having formal training, the jailhouse lawyer was able to successfully interpret the legal documents.
- To fulfill their legal needs, some inmates rely on the help of a jailhouse lawyer.
- Without financial resources to hire a professional attorney, the defendant sought the advice of a jailhouse lawyer.
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