Roles of Attorneys and Amendments

Front

True or False: Many defense attorneys start out as prosecutors

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True

Front

Which attorney represents the defendant?

Back

Defense Attorney

Front

Which one acts in the interest of the victim and/or the state?

Back

Prosecuting Attorney

Front

True or False: The defense attorney has to prove the innocence of the defendant.

Back

False

Front

Which attorney represents the accused party?

Back

Defense Attorney

Front

Which attorney must initiate and carry out legal proceedings against the accused?

Back

Prosecuting Attorney

Front

Which attorney must convince the jury beyond a reasonable doubt that the defendant is guilty?

Back

Prosecuting Attorney

Front

If the defendant has been acquitted, he or she is sent directly to jail.

Back

False

Front

A mitigation of punishment may take place if the defense knows the client is guilty.

Back

True

Front

When a crime is committed, the defense attorney is involved from the start of the investigation

Back

False