NALA Certified Paralegal Practice Exam

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A court-appointed attorney paid by the state to represent a criminal defendant who cannot afford an attorney is known as:

A public prosecutor
The U.S. attorney
A district attorney
A public defender

The correct answer is: A public defender

A public prosecutor, also known as a district attorney or U.S. attorney, is a legal representative of the government in criminal cases. They are responsible for bringing charges against the defendant and advocating for the state. This is different from a public defender, who is appointed to represent the defendant and ensure their rights are protected in court. The U.S. attorney specifically refers to a federal prosecutor, while a district attorney is typically used to refer to a state prosecutor. Both of these options are incorrect because they do not fulfill the role of a court-appointed attorney for a criminal defendant who cannot afford their own legal representation.