Somebody in that thread is arguing that defense lawyers should also receive a penalty of some kind if their client is convicted. 
Just makes common sense, haven't you seen series 2 of 13 Reasons?
Its for the same reason a Social Worker gets their kids taken away and then gets forcibly addicted to heroin if they have a client they're unable to help.
Keeps these cocky public service assholes on their toes, with their cushy dream jobs