Which of the below statements is correct regarding the duties of the defense counsel?
a. Defense counsel cannot ethically plea a guilty defendant "not guilty."
b. The defense counsel is the spokesperson for the defendant.
c. Defense counsel cannot cross-examine a government witness who is telling the truth.
d. Defense counsel as an officer of the court has a duty to ensure that justice is done.
B
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A. appellant. B. victim. C. appellee. D. plaintiff.
Approximately how much does it cost to keep someone on probation for a year?
a. $13,000 b. $1,300 c. $1,000 d. $800
Officers with more favorable attitudes toward community policing were more selective in making arrests compared to those officers with less favorable attitudes.
a. true b. false
The real risk of arrest and punishment is
a. Almost impossible to assess b. High in rural areas, low in cities c. Fairly low d. High in cities, low in rural areas