Which of the Following Statements About Public Defenders Is True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about public defenders is true?

• A) They represent the state against criminal defendants.
• B) They easily gain the trust of their clients.
• C) They often face a heavy caseload.
• D) Their interests are purely financial.
• E) None of these; all of the statements given are false.

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