Jack Is Concerned That Because He Cannot Afford a High-Priced

Multiple Choice

Jack is concerned that because he cannot afford a high-priced criminal defense attorney, he will not have a chance in his trial. Which of the following statements summarizes the effectiveness of publicly funded counsel compared to private counsel?

A) Conviction rates of defendants with private counsel are lower than those represented by publicly funded attorneys.
B) Conviction rates of defendants with private counsel are higher than those represented by publicly funded attorneys.
C) Conviction rates of defendants with private counsel and those represented by publicly funded attorneys are generally the same.
D) A higher percentage of defendants with public defenders are placed on probation.