Identify which of the following statements regarding convictions is most accurate.

A. The conviction rates of defendants represented by assigned counsel is significantly lower than those represented by contract attorneys and public defenders.
B. The conviction rates of defendants represented by public defenders is significantly lower than those represented by assigned counsel, contract attorneys, and private attorneys.
C. The conviction rates of defendants represented by private attorneys is significantly lower than those represented by assigned counsel, contract attorneys, and public defenders.
D. The conviction rates of defendants represented by assigned counsel, contract attorneys, public defenders, and private attorneys are virtually identical.


D. The conviction rates of defendants represented by assigned counsel, contract attorneys, public defenders, and private attorneys are virtually identical.

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