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rachel9

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Sayers is accused of stealing a car. He cannot afford to hire an attorney, so the court appoints a public defender to represent Sayers. The court does this because:
 
  a. Sayers has a right to counsel
  b. Anyone accused of stealing a car must have a public defender
  c. Sayers has a right to an attorney
  d. The judge does not think that Sayers actually stole the car

Question 2

A public defender:
 
  a. Is appointed by the court
  b. Is not paid
  c. Is usually not a full-time lawyer
  d. Is usually still in law school


aidanmbrowne

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Reply #1 on: Aug 3, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


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