Many states require that capital defendants have two attorneys; no state requires two attorneys in non-capital cases.

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This statement is true. Many states require two attorneys for capital defendants because the stakes of the trial are much higher, including the possibility of the death penalty. However, in non-capital cases, the requirement for two attorneys is not universal across all states.

Many States Require That Capital Defendants Have Two Attorneys; No