In the reporting process, which role advises the client based on the strength of the case?

• A. Defense Attorney
• B. Prosecutor
• C. Advocate
• D. Judge

Answer: (A)

The person who advises the client based on how strong the case is would be the defense attorney. Their role is to represent the defendant’s interests and give a candid assessment of the evidence, explaining what it suggests about likely outcomes, and outlining options such as pursuing a plea or going to trial. The prosecutor represents the state and guides the case from the government's side, not the defendant’s decision-making; the judge makes rulings rather than advising the client on strategy; and while an advocate can refer to a lawyer, the specific adviser to the client about case strength and choices is the defense attorney.