An attorney in private practice who contracts with the government to represent all indigent defendants in a county during a set period of time and for a specified dollar amount is called a:
A) public defender.
B) assigned counsel.
C) contract attorney.
D) legal aid attorney.
E) ?pro bono attorney.
C
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Which sector-specific agency would assist the Coast Guard during a mission that includes handling oil and other hazardous materials?
A. the Environmental Protection Agency B. Department of Health and Human Services C. Department of Energy D. Federal Emergency Management Agency
Which of the following is NOT part of a grand jury hearing?
A. The defendant can call her own witnesses to contest the evidence of the prosecution. B. The jury decides if there is sufficient evidence to proceed with prosecution. C. The prosecutor presents evidence against the defendant. D. The defendant may invoke her right against self-incrimination.
With the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, Congress ______.
A. made it more difficult for government agencies to impose restrictions on religious practices B. made it easier for government agencies to impose restrictions on religious practices
Physical evidence may help determine whether or not a __________ occurred
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).