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1. The public generally views defense attorneys as too zealous in their advocacy of obviously guilty clients, while many scholars portray an image of defense attorneys, particularly public defenders, as too willing to plead their clients guilty. What do you think? What evidence would you cite for either position?

A minimum of 250 words and two scholarly sources.You can use our textbook for one of the two sources. No matter how many times you cite a specific source, it only counts as one reference. must be cited in APA format and referenced in APA format.

2. In 1963, The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a criminal Defendant has a right to counsel in criminal prosecutions. Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335 (1963). In 500 words or more, explain what a criminal Defendant’s “right to counsel” means. Include the rights that Defendants have at the various stages of the Criminal Justice Process. Also, detail what exactly a criminal defense attorney is supposed to do at each stage of the process.

3. Starting on page 184, the textbook discusses how indigent criminal Defendants get attorneys. List the different ways that indigent Defendants can get their Court-appointed attorneys. Also, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of having a Public Defender, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of having a private practice attorney appointed as “Assigned Counsel”.

4. What are the biggest challenges and obstacles that criminal Defense Attorneys face in their practice? Are there challenges that are unique to Public Defenders, or are they no different than any other lawyer? Explain your answer.

a minimum of 1,200 words (total assignment) and three scholarly sources. All answers must be cited in APA format and referenced in APA format

 
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