Rufus Alcott is suspected of selling illegal drugs in the neighborhood where he lives.  He unwittingly sells illegal drugs to an undercover officer and is subsequently arrested and charged with a felony.  While Rufus awaits trial in the county jail, he is visited by his court-appointed public defender.
Providing an attorney free of charge to Rufus satisfies which goal of the criminal justice system? 
a.  Preventing crime
b.  Doing justice
c.  Applying evidence-based policing?
d.  Controlling crime
e.  None of the above

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: b

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