Which of the following is true of a defendant's eligibility for a public defender?
A) A defendant who is refused counsel in one area is not entitled to it in another area for the same crime.
B) The Supreme Court offers no guidance on just how poor the defendant needs to be to qualify for a public defender.
C) In New York State, any defendant who owns a car or a house is not eligible for a public defender.
D) A defendant can get a public defender only if he or she exhibits sufficient moral and mental stability.

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The Supreme Court has not set specific financial criteria for eligibility for a public defender, leaving the determination of indigence to the states or local jurisdictions.

Which of the Following Is True of a Defendant's Eligibility