Right to Counsel 1. The Constitution protects your right to have a lawyer assist in your defense if you're accused of a crime. True     False 2. You have a right to a lawyer provided by the government at no cost if you're accused of a serious crime, one in which the punishment is six months or more in prison. True     False 3. You have a right to a lawyer in civil cases as well. True     False 4. Only about 20% of the legal needs of the poor are met by such programs as legal aid and lawyers accepting cases at no fee, as part of their service to the public. True     False 5. If there aren't enough lawyers to meet the legal needs of the poor, help is given on a first come, first served basis. True     False 6. In criminal cases, the right to a lawyer, even if you can't afford one, dates back to the 19th century. True     False Score = Correct answers: Explanation of answers Quizzes Home