You are an attorney. Your client, who is in prison, says the government is violating her Fourteenth Amendment rights. What do you do?

A. file a motion for a mistrial based on violation of the Constitution
B. begin researching her case to see if the Fourteenth Amendment applies
C. explain that the Fourteenth Amendment does not apply to her because she is a naturalized citizen rather than a U.S. citizen from birth
D. explain that the Fourteenth Amendment does not apply to her because she has been put on trial and found guilty


D. explain that the Fourteenth Amendment does not apply to her because she has been put on trial and found guilty

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a. Legalization will free law enforcement resources to be used on more serious crimes. b. Legalization will expand rather than reduce the sex industry c. Legalization will stop prostitutes from being viewed as easy targets. d. Legalization will stop prostitution from being forced onto the streets

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a. a policy manual b. a procedures manual c. a profession d. accreditation

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