To Say That a Defendant Had "Ineffective Counsel" Means ______

question 3

Multiple Choice

To say that a defendant had "ineffective counsel" means ______.

• A)the defense attorney made mistakes in representing the defendant, but the mistakes did not affect the overall outcome of the case
• B)the defense attorney did not receive adequate compensation and therefore did not defend the case as it should have been
• C)the defense attorney provided inadequate assistance that negatively impacted the outcome of the case
• D)the defendant chose to represent himself, which negatively impacted the outcome of the case

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Definitions:

Unsafe Behaviours

Actions or practices by individuals that increase the risk of accidents or harm to themselves or others in the workplace.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by diligence, carefulness, thoroughness, and a desire to do a task well.

Agreeableness

Agreeableness is a personality trait characterized by warmth, kindness, and cooperativeness, reflecting an individual's tendency to prioritize social harmony and maintain positive relations with others.

Unsafe Behaviours

Actions that can lead to accidents, injuries, or other detrimental outcomes due to a lack of precaution or safety measures.