An attorney appointed by a judge to be available to consult with the defendant in cases where the defendant represents himself or herself.
A) Pro se counsel
B) Stand by counsel
C) De novo counsel
D) En banc counsel
(Question #2) Counsel is considered ineffective if in representing the defendant, the counsel:
A) fails to meet the standard of competence expected of criminal case attorneys.
B) loses the case.
C) shows a lack of preparation.
D) displays a general incompetence.
(Question #3) The right to confront witnesses is guaranteed in the:
A) 4th Amendment.
B) 5th Amendment.
C) 6th Amendment.
D) 8th Amendment.
(Question #4) A defendant may allege ineffectiveness of counsel when there may have been:
A) acts or omissions such as the failure of counsel to enter a proper plea when applicable.
B) the failure to raise the defense of diminished capacity.
C) the failure to cross-examine prosecution witnesses.
D) All of the above are correct.
(Question #5) The ________ decision definitely established that a trial could take place in the absence of a defendant when he or she was so disruptive that his or her removal from the courtroom became necessary.
A) Allen
B) Johnson
C) Jackson
D) Timmothy
(Question #6) The Faretta case authorized a trial judge to appoint standby counsel in which of the following situations?
A) Only with consent of the defendant
B) Even over the objection of the defendant
C) Only in capital cases
D) Only in felony cases and with the approval of defendant
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