Which of the Following Statements Is False Regarding Public Versus

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false regarding public versus private attorneys

• A)Conviction rates for indigent defendants with public defenders were significantly higher than for defendants with their own attorney.
• B)Sentence lengths for defendants sent to jail or prison were shorter for those with publicly financed attorneys than those who hired counsel.
• C)Of those found guilty, those represented by publicly financed attorneys were incarcerated at a higher rate than those defendants who paid for their own legal representation.
• D)Research indicates that private counsel may have a slightly better track record in some areas than public defenders.

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