Sayers is accused of stealing a car. He cannot afford to hire an attorney, so the court appoints a public defender to represent Sayers. The court does this because:

a. Sayers has a right to counsel
b. Anyone accused of stealing a car must have a public defender
c. Sayers has a right to an attorney
d. The judge does not think that Sayers actually stole the car


A

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