A defendant is entitled to effective counsel; a counsel is deemed ineffective during a criminal trial if the trial:

A. Was not error-free as to the defendant.
B. Was fundamentally unfair to the defendant.
C. Was performed by counsel not of the defendant's choosing.
D. Was conducted for the defendant by a counsel who was not considered an expert in criminal matters.


B. Was fundamentally unfair to the defendant.

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a. benevolent moral b. pleasure c. ethical d. hedonistic

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Which of the following would not be under auxiliary services?

A) training B) licensing C) vehicle maintenance D) property clerk

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Describe the trends in executing or incarcerating for life without parole children under 18 years of age

What will be an ideal response?

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The American Psychological Association describes several developmental experiences that violent youths frequently share. Which of the following is NOT one of those experiences?

a. Weak bonding to caretakers in infancy and ineffective parenting techniques b. Lack of supervision c. Consistent discipline d. A failure to reinforce positive, pro-social behavior

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