Question

question 13
what happens if a person is accused of a crime, but she cannot pay for a lawyer?
a. she will have to defend herself as best as she can.
b. the government will loan her the money to hire a lawyer.
c. a law student may volunteer to defend her, if she agrees.
d. the government will provide a lawyer to her at no expense.

Explanation:

In many legal systems (especially in the US), if a person is accused of a crime and cannot afford an attorney, the government is required to provide a lawyer (like a public defender) at no cost to the defendant. Option A is incorrect as the right to counsel (in serious cases) means they don't have to defend themselves alone. Option B is incorrect as the government doesn't loan money for this; they provide counsel. Option C is incorrect as law students aren't the standard way—public defenders or assigned counsel (qualified lawyers) are used.

Answer:

D. The government will provide a lawyer to her at no expense.