Catalogue question 141 · Question catalogue in force since 2024-07-01
Who in Germany advises people on legal matters and represents them in court?
- a lawyer Correct
- a judge
- a lay judge
- a public prosecutor
Why — for every option
- A — Correct: lawyers advise on legal matters and represent their clients in court (§ 3 Federal Lawyers' Act).
- B — A judge decides on the case neutrally but does not advise or represent either party.
- C — A lay judge is part of the court and likewise does not advise or represent either party.
- D — A public prosecutor represents the prosecution on behalf of the state, not an individual citizen's interests.
Source: www.gesetze-im-internet.de
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