The U.S. Supreme Court has held that a defendant may waive the assistance of counsel and represent him or herself:

A. If he or she is unable to afford an attorney.
B. If he or she cannot find an attorney to take his or her case.
C. If the defendant knowingly and intelligently waives counsel.
D. Only in felony cases.


C. If the defendant knowingly and intelligently waives counsel.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The central controversy over the Second Amendment is whether people have a right to bear arms as individuals rather than only as part of a militia.

a. True b. False

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A. Gig In Gig Out B. Going In Going Out C. Gang In Gang Out D. Garbage In Garbage Out

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Recent economic crises, such as the great recession of 2008, can cause major budget shortfalls in __________________ budgets

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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