The Defense Counsel
What is the task of the Defense Counsel?
To represent and ensure that the defendant's civil rights are not violated.
This amendment guarantees criminal defendants the right to effective legal counsel
Sixth Amendment
What two factors does a proper defense require?
Presenting evidence and examining witnesses carefully
What meme is **STILL** massive?
Ninja's low taper fade
What is the Defense Counsel?
A licensed trial lawyer hired to defend a person
Defendants who can't afford this must have one provided for them.
Attorney
Who violated ethical standards by smuggling messages for a client?
Lynn Stewart
What pizza special does the cafeteria have on Tuesdays?
Buffalo chicken pizza
What is the Umbrella of attorney-client confidentiality?
Lawyers cannot be compelled to reveal information that their clients have confided to them.
Gideon v. Wainwright
T/F: Lawyers must advocate for clients even if it means becoming accomplices in wrongdoing.
False
What year did Khabib Nurmagomedov retire from the UFC?
2021
Few law students pursue criminal law due to _______.
difficulties in collecting fees.
Which 3 systems provide legal defense for indigent defendants?
public defenders, assigned counsel, and contracts
California law permits this to stop crimes but does not mandate it
Disclosure
When will TikTok be officially banned?
January 19th, 2025
In how many ways can criminal defendants receive legal services?
2
T/F: Self-representation is common
False
Nix v. Whiteside clarified that lawyers must prevent ___ in court.
client prejury
In what town does the show King of the Hill take place?
Arlen, Texas