Critics of the Public Defender System Opine That Since Public

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Critics of the public defender system opine that since public defenders are paid employees of the state, they are not likely to work diligently on behalf of their clients.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Amnesia

A dissociative disorder characterized by sudden loss of memory for important autobiographical or personal information, which is not due to a neurological or other medical condition. Characterized by a sudden onset, typically in response to a traumatic event or extremely stressful experience, and by an equally sudden return of memory.

Dissociative Disorders

Psychological problems characterized by dissociation.

Maladaptive Alterations

Changes in behavior or thinking that are dysfunctional and hinder a person's ability to adjust to situations effectively.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks, and/or expressions that make a person (self-identity) or group (particular social category or cultural identity) different from others.