Which Statement Correctly Describes the Trend in the Representation of Poor

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describes the trend in the representation of poor people accused of a felony or misdemeanor case that may result in incarceration?

• A) More poor people are representing themselves.
• B) More private attorneys are representing the poor.
• C) More counties are establishing public defenders' offices to represent the poor.
• D) The Texas Indigent Defense Commission has taken over the responsibility for providing attorneys for poor people.
• E) More judges are giving legal advice to defendants during their trials.

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