Asked by Cesar Estrada on Jul 27, 2024
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The Supreme Court in the case of Faretta v.California (1975) held that ______.
A) states that legal representation should not be denied to those who are unable to afford legal services
B) adopts flexibility by allowing a lawyer to not be obliged to accept a client whose character or cause the lawyer regards as repugnant
C) allows a lawyer to withdraw representation if the client insists upon pursuing objectives the lawyer finds repugnant or prudent
D) even in a serious criminal case,a defendant cannot be forced to be represented by counsel
Faretta v. California
A landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that recognized the right of a defendant to represent themselves in court without a lawyer, under certain conditions.
Represented by Counsel
Having legal representation; the state of being advised and defended by a lawyer in legal matters.
- Master the precise details and ramifications of notable ABA Model Rules on legal practices.
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Lachlan PlattenAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In the case of Faretta v. California (1975), the Supreme Court held that even in a serious criminal case, a defendant cannot be forced to be represented by counsel. This means that individuals have a constitutional right to self-representation in criminal cases. Options A, B, and C are incorrect as they deal with legal representation being denied, lawyers not obligated to accept clients, and lawyers withdrawing representation if they find a client's objectives repugnant respectively.
Learning Objectives
- Master the precise details and ramifications of notable ABA Model Rules on legal practices.