The Defense Counsel
Who does the Defense Counsel represent?
The Defense Counsel represents the accused
What can Indigent Defendants not afford?
Indigent Defendants cannot afford an attorney
What are assigned counsels?
Assigned counsel are private attorneys
Who do they work for?
Public defenders work for the government
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Who does the Defense Counsel protect?
They protect the defendants legal rights
T/F? The Sixth Amendment does NOT GUARANTEE legal counsel.
The Sixth Amendment GUARANTEES legal counsel
How are they chosen?
They are chosen from a court list
Who do they represent?
They represent indigent defendants
What color is the sky?
Ay mi amor, ay mi amor 🥰
They challenge the prosecutions evidence
T/F? Courts do not need to provide an attorney even if needed
Courts must provide an attorney if needed
What do courts assign them to?
Courts assign them to Indigent cases
How many cases do they handle?
They handle many cases at once
Who do the BOLAS miss?
Kayla Lasagna 😓
What does the Defense Counsel help with?
They help with plea deals and trials
Does Indigent Defense apply in serious criminal cases?
Yes, this applies in serious criminal cases
Who pays them?
They are paid by the government
What do offices include?
Offices include investigators and staff
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What does the Defense Counsel prepare?
They prepare a defense strategy
What is the goal on Indigent Defense?
The goal is a fair trial for all defendants
T/F? Pay is lower than private cases
Pay is often lower than private cases
What are common concerns?
Funding and workload are common concerns
What is the name of Dora the Explorers monkey?
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