Which of the following statements is accurate regarding criminal defense?

a. Criminal defendants who are poor are much more able than wealthy defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators.
b. Criminal defendants who are African-American are much more able than white defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators.
c. Criminal defendants who are women are much more able than male defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators.
d. Criminal defendants who are wealthy are much more able than poor defendants to afford bail, to hire a skilled defense attorney, and to pay for investigators.


Answer: a

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