The Five Primary Roles, as Explained by Walsh and Hemmens

question 81

Multiple Choice

The five primary roles, as explained by Walsh and Hemmens, of a defense attorney include:

• A) To ensure that the defendants' rights are not violated
• B) To make sure the defendants know all of their options before they make a decision
• C) To investigate and prepare the defense
• D) All of the above

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