The Supreme Court in the case of Faretta v. California (1975), held that:
a. States that legal representation should not be denied to those who are unable to afford legal services
b. Adopts flexibility by allowing a lawyer to not be obliged to accept a client whose character or cause the lawyer regards as repugnant
c. Allows a lawyer to withdraw representation if the client insists upon pursuing objectives the lawyer finds repugnant or prudent
d. Even in a serious criminal case, a defendant cannot be forced to be represented by counsel
d. Even in a serious criminal case, a defendant cannot be forced to be represented by counsel
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How does age affect support for police?
A. Young people always hate the police, so they are never supportive of the police. B. Young people typically have more negative encounters with police, so they generally have a lower level of support for police. C. Young people always interact with the police, so they generally have a higher level of support for the police. D. Young people only interact with the police in emergencies, so they generally have a medium level of support for police.
Which of the following is a component of the predisposition report?
A. juvenile’s work history B. probation officer’s personal opinion C. psychological evaluations D. recommendation for a longer sentence
Homebuilders is an in-home, intensive family preservation service and reunification program for families with youth at-risk for system involvement. Which of the following is not among its core program strategies?
a. Evidence-based practices c. 24/7 accessibility of therapists b. Large caseload with more time availability d. Assessment of formal and informal support systems
Justifications and excuses are affirmative defenses
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.