Which of the Following Statements Is True About Attorney Competence?​

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about attorney competence?​

• A) ​The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that defendants are entitled to adequate counsel.
• B) ​Attorneys assigned to death penalty cases must have appropriate training.
• C) ​The only attorneys allowed to serve on criminal cases must have degrees in criminal law.
• D) ​The U.S. Supreme Court has not clearly defined what "competent" means.

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