Which of the Following Is True of Defense Attorneys

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of defense attorneys?

A) ​They have considerable discretionary authority in choosing whether to seek a conviction for those arrested and how vigorously to prosecute a defendant.
B) ​They are either elected or appointed to office and are therefore political figures who must periodically seek reelection or reappointment.
C) ​They are supposed to represent their clients' interest before the criminal justice system.
D) ​They usually focus police departments' attention on which violations will be further processed by the criminal justice system.