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
Q. 2George is accused of robbing a bank and cannot afford to hire an attorney. The court will:
a. Throw out the case
b. Appoint a lawyer for George to be paid for by the government
c. Force George to represent himself in court
d. Lend George the money to hire an attorney
Q. 3Megan is accused of murdering Sarah. Megan:
a. Does not have a right to counsel
b. Has a right to counsel
c. Must submit an application for a right to counsel
d. None of these choices are correct
Q. 4An individual acting as a trial lawyer and who initiates and conducts criminal cases in the government's name and on behalf of the people is called:
a. An attorney
b. A public prosecutor
c. A public defender
d. A magistrate
Q. 5A court-appointed attorney paid by the state to represent a criminal defendant who is unable to afford an attorney is called:
a. A public prosecutor
b. A district attorney
c. The U.S. attorney
d. A public defender
Q. 6Which of the following is not a term that refers to a public prosecutor?
a. Prosecuting attorney
b. State prosecutor
c. District attorney
d. County attorney
e. None of these choices are correct
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