Jack Is Concerned That Because He Cannot Afford a High-Priced

question 57

Multiple Choice

Jack is concerned that because he cannot afford a high-priced criminal defense attorney, he will not have a chance in his trial. Which of the following statements summarizes the effectiveness of publicly funded counsel compared to private counsel?

• A) Conviction rates of defendants with private counsel are lower than those represented by publicly funded attorneys.
• B) Conviction rates of defendants with private counsel are higher than those represented by publicly funded attorneys.
• C) Conviction rates of defendants with private counsel and those represented by publicly funded attorneys are generally the same.
• D) A higher percentage of defendants with public defenders are placed on probation.

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