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How are attorney generals chosen?
The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India. ----------------RSS,IFFCO AONLA The Attorney General for India is appointed by the President of India under Article 76(1) of the Constitution of India. ----------------RSS,IFFCO AONLA
Who was the US attorney general in 1903?
James Clark McReynolds, he was appointed by Roosevelt. He served from 1903 to 1907
What is a court appointed attorney?
An attorney appointed by the court to defend an indivudaul whs is unable to afford their own attorney. This can include Public Defenders as well as attorneys in private practice who volunteer their work "Pro Bono."
How is the solicitor general appointed?
The Attorney General serves at the pleasure of the President, but any nominee for the position must be confirmed by the US Senate.
The US Supreme Court says an accused is entitled to an appointed attorney?
Regardless of the seriousness of the offense if a defendant qualifies (usually by income level) for a Public Defender one will be appointed.
Who is the attorney general of Kentucky?
Robert E. Cooper, Jr. since 2006. Tennessee is the only US State whose Attorney General is appointed to that position by the State Supreme Court.
This cabinet member is appointed by the president to lead the justice department and to act as the chief lawyer for the us government?
The United States Attorney General, appointed by the President, acts as the chief lawyer for the government. The position was created in 1789.
What is the required qualifications to be appointed the US Attorney General ie Robert Kennedy and Janet Reno etc etc?
One would think that they would have to be an attorney, but there is such qualification on the position. The Attorney General of The United States is a member of the President's Cabinet and the President can name ANYONE they wish to the post.
Who is the attorney general?
There are attorney general positions in several countries and all US states.Eric H. Holder Jr. is the current Attorney General of the United States. Holder was appointed to this position by Barack Obama on February 3, 2009.For other positions see the related questions below.
Who was the US Attorney General Obama appointed to the Supreme Court?
Wrong title. President Obama appointed former US Solicitor General, Elena Kagan, to the Supreme Court in August 2010. Justice Kagan was confirmed by a 63-37 Senate vote on August 5.The US Solicitor General represents the United States' interests in court, and reports to the US Attorney General, currently Eric Holder, who is head of the Department of Justice. Eric Holder has not been nominated to the Supreme Court.
Which amendment gives an individual a right to a lawyer?
The 6th amendment of the United States Constitution provides Americans the right to have a lawyer present if you have been charged with a crime. It has more recently been determined that if you cannot afford a lawyer, a court appointed lawyer will be provided.
Are US Attorneys subordinate to the US Attorney General?
They are somehow under the US Attorney General. I just know that the US Attorney General is the head of the US Department of Justice.
