The Jones family lives in Washington, DC, and has a booming methamphetamine business out of their house. One night a tree falls on their home, exposing their operation to the fire department, which reports the lab to the police. Mr. Jones requests that a jury be present to hear this case. At the trial, Mr. Jones's private attorney fails to show up. Mr. Jones fires his private attorney for not showing at trial and is placed with a public defender. One major difference between a public and private attorney is:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The major difference between a public and private attorney is the cost. Public defenders are provided at no charge to the defendant, while private attorneys charge fees for their services.

The Jones Family Lives in Washington, DC, and Has a Booming