Assignment:
The discussion is a two part assignment based on questions posted in the discussion.
Part One
• Pick one of the questions as described below and post a 100 to 200 word discussion for each question. Your discussion should be well thought out and based on critical thinking. Your posting should be supported by reference to the reading in our book.
Part two
• Reply to three of your classmates post using critical thinking and positive feedback.
1. Research the topic or public defender. Many jurisdictions use the public defender concept for representation of indigent defendants. What are some of the frequent criticisms of the public defender concept? Does your research indicate whether public defenders are more or less effective than a privately retained attorney?
2. Discuss the current stance of the appellate courts in regard to incompetence of defense attorneys? For example, has the U.S. Supreme Court made any rulings in the debate?
3. Research the history of the precedents leading the historical and foundational ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Miranda v. Arizona (1966). Discuss, summarize and describe these earlier cases and how Miranda has impacted policing in the United States.