Everyone accused of a crime is guaranteed the right to counsel
Everyone accused of a crime is guaranteed the right to counsel. If they cannot afford to hire private counsel, they are assigned a public defender who cannot refuse representation.
Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:
Does hiring a private attorney provide an unfair advantage in the judicial process? Why or why not? Provide some specific examples.
If everyone accused of a crime could only be represented by public defenders, would this reduce disparity in trial representation and outcome? Explain your answer.
What changes to representation could create a more balanced judicial process?
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