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

1) An indigent suspect charged with a crime that could involve a sentence of imprisonment has the constitutional right to be represented by counsel.
2) Assigned counsel are full-time state employees who represent indigent defendants.
3) A defendant is not required to be represented by an attorney at trial.
4) A defense attorney who violates client confidentiality to prevent a serious violent crime from occurring may be subject to penalties under state codes of professional conduct.
5) It is the responsibility of the clerk of court to keep order in the courtroom and control access to members of the jury.


1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F

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