Sayers Is Accused of Stealing a Car

question 140

Multiple Choice

Sayers is accused of stealing a car. He cannot afford to hire an attorney, so the court appoints a public defender to represent Sayers. The court does this because

• A) Sayers has a right to counsel.
• B) anyone accused of stealing a car must have a public defender.
• C) Sayers has a right to an attorney.
• D) the judge does not think that Sayers actually stole the car.

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