Attorneys in Criminal Court Quiz

What is a key responsibility of a defense attorney in court?

• Prepares a defense

• Writes legislation

• Enforces laws

• Conducts investigations

What is a key activity for a defense attorney from the time of arrest to arraignment?

• Prepare for trial.

• Interview witnesses.

• Take steps to have in-custody client released from jail.

• File notice of appeal.

Which type of defense attorney is paid at a rate set by the government?

• Private attorney

• Court-assigned counsel

• Public defender

• Retained counsel

What is the primary employment status of public defenders?

• Part-time

• Freelance

• Full-time salaried

• Volunteer

What is a common strategy used by defense attorneys during plea negotiations?

• Request a jury trial

• Seek a reduced sentence

• File a motion to dismiss

• Appeal the case

What is the basic role of prosecutors?

• Decide what crimes to prosecute

• Decide who to charge

• Decide what sentence to impose

• All of the above

Prosecutors in the United States always have unlimited resources and small caseloads, allowing them to devote extensive time to every case.

• True

• False

What is the primary responsibility of a prosecutor in a criminal trial in the United States?

• To defend the accused

• To act as a neutral party

• To represent the state and seek justice

• To serve the judge

What standard of proof must a prosecutor meet to secure a criminal conviction at trial?

• Probable cause

• Preponderance of the evidence

• Clear and convincing evidence

• Beyond a reasonable doubt

The Sixth Amendment guarantees that criminal defendants have the right to effective assistance of counsel during all criminal proceedings.

• True

• False