For defense counsel to be considered ineffective, the defense attorney must:

A) Perform adequately.
B) Prejudice the defendant.
C) Be a public defender.
D) Only be unreasonable under prevailing professional norms.
E) None of the above


Answer: B

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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a. Due process grounds b. Cost-benefit grounds c. Political grounds d. Ideological grounds

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Differentiate between the roles of state, county, and local law enforcement

What will be an ideal response?

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