Trace the history of criminal defense
What will be an ideal response?
Ancient Romans were actual advocates trained in rhetoric and argument. By the fourth century the advocates had become trained in the law and by the sixth century there was specifically legal training that lasted four years.
Criminal defense attorneys became significant around the 1730s, but only the wealthy had access. The number of attorneys surged after the American Revolution. By 1900, 100 universities had law schools. By the 1960s concerns about civil rights led to an increase in prestige in legal professions.
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a. True b. False
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word