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Criminal Justice and Right to Counsel Quiz

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In the United States, which Amendment guarantees the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions?

Sixth Amendment

Explanation

The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions.

Who is responsible for appointing counsel to defendants who cannot afford one?

The judge

Explanation

Judges are responsible for appointing counsel to indigent defendants.

What is the term for when a defendant represents themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney?

Pro se representation

Explanation

Defendant representing themselves in court without an attorney.

Which constitutional amendment prohibits the use of compelled self-incrimination?

Fifth Amendment

Explanation

Fifth Amendment prohibits compelled self-incrimination.

What does the term 'pro bono' mean in the context of legal representation?

Legal representation provided free of charge

Explanation

'Pro bono' means legal representation provided free of charge.

Which of the following statements about the right to counsel is true?

It applies at critical stages of criminal proceedings

Explanation

Right to counsel applies at critical stages of criminal proceedings.

Which Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for indigent defendants in felony cases?

Gideon v. Wainwright

Explanation

Landmark case establishing right to counsel for indigent defendants in felonies.

Under what circumstance can a defendant waive their right to counsel?

If they knowingly and voluntarily waive the right

Explanation

Defendants can waive right to counsel if done knowingly and voluntarily.

What does the term 'effective assistance of counsel' refer to?

The quality of legal representation provided to a defendant

Explanation

Refers to the quality of legal representation provided to a defendant.

#10

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of defense counsel?

Prosecuting the case

Explanation

Defense counsel's role does not include prosecuting the case.

#11

What landmark Supreme Court case established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights, including the right to counsel?

Miranda v. Arizona

Explanation

Miranda v. Arizona established rights including the right to counsel.

#12

Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that indigent defendants have a right to appointed counsel in all criminal trials?

Gideon v. Wainwright

Explanation

Gideon v. Wainwright held right to appointed counsel for indigent defendants.

#13

What landmark Supreme Court case expanded the right to counsel to misdemeanor cases where incarceration is imposed?

Argersinger v. Hamlin

Explanation

Case expanding right to counsel to misdemeanor cases with incarceration.

#14

In which scenario might the right to counsel not apply?

During police interrogation

Explanation

Right to counsel might not apply during police interrogation.

#15

Which of the following is a situation where the right to counsel may be temporarily suspended?

During a lineup

Explanation

Right to counsel may be suspended during a lineup.

#16

In the context of the right to counsel, what does 'conflict of interest' refer to?

A situation where the defense attorney has a personal interest that may interfere with their representation

Explanation

'Conflict of interest' refers to defense attorney's personal interest conflicting with representation.

#17

Which Supreme Court case established the principle that the right to counsel extends to critical stages of criminal proceedings?

Johnson v. Zerbst

Explanation

Johnson v. Zerbst established right to counsel at critical stages.

#18

In which situation might a defendant be entitled to a new trial due to ineffective assistance of counsel?

If their attorney did not properly investigate the case

Explanation

Defendant might get a new trial if attorney did not properly investigate.

Criminal Justice and Right to Counsel Quiz

In the United States, which Amendment guarantees the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions?

Who is responsible for appointing counsel to defendants who cannot afford one?

What is the term for when a defendant represents themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney?

Which constitutional amendment prohibits the use of compelled self-incrimination?

What does the term 'pro bono' mean in the context of legal representation?

Which of the following statements about the right to counsel is true?

Which Supreme Court case established the right to counsel for indigent defendants in felony cases?

Under what circumstance can a defendant waive their right to counsel?

What does the term 'effective assistance of counsel' refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of defense counsel?

What landmark Supreme Court case established the requirement for police to inform suspects of their rights, including the right to counsel?

Which U.S. Supreme Court case held that indigent defendants have a right to appointed counsel in all criminal trials?

What landmark Supreme Court case expanded the right to counsel to misdemeanor cases where incarceration is imposed?

In which scenario might the right to counsel not apply?

Which of the following is a situation where the right to counsel may be temporarily suspended?

In the context of the right to counsel, what does 'conflict of interest' refer to?

Which Supreme Court case established the principle that the right to counsel extends to critical stages of criminal proceedings?

In which situation might a defendant be entitled to a new trial due to ineffective assistance of counsel?

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