What is a key responsibility of a defense attorney in court?
Attorneys in Criminal Court Quiz

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Prepares a defense
Writes legislation
Enforces laws
Conducts investigations
2.
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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.
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Which type of defense attorney is paid at a rate set by the government?
Private attorney
Court-assigned counsel
Public defender
Retained counsel
4.
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What is the primary employment status of public defenders?
Part-time
Freelance
Full-time salaried
Volunteer
5.
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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
6.
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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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Prosecutors in the United States always have unlimited resources and small caseloads, allowing them to devote extensive time to every case.
True
False
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