Kuwait Court of Cassation principle number 854

The failure of the accused's retained lawyer to attend and the court's appointment of another lawyer who pleaded the case. No infringement of the right of defense. So long as the accused did not object to this procedure and did not - 303 - Criminal Procedures and Trials insist before the court on postponing consideration of the case until his retained lawyer attended. The challenge in this regard. Has no basis. - Defense counsel's preparedness or lack of preparedness. Entrusted to his assessment as guided by his conscience, diligence and the traditions of his profession.