In the United States,what Recourse Does an Accused Person Have

question 18

Multiple Choice

In the United States,what recourse does an accused person have if he cannot afford a private defense attorney?

• A)He will have to spend his time in jail until he can collect enough money to afford one.
• B)A public defender will be appointed to the accused by the government for a nominal fee.
• C)He will have to defend himself when the trial starts.
• D)The government will provide an attorney for the accused free of charge.

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