Exam 10: The Bench and the Bar: Those Who Judge, Prosecute, and Defend

The necessity defense could be used by a person who trespassed on private property during a fire to save a child or unattended pet.

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Illustrate the responsibilities of the defense attorney.

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The responsibilities of a defense attorney include representing their client in court, providing legal advice and guidance, conducting thorough investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, negotiating with prosecutors, and presenting a strong defense case. They must also ensure that their client's rights are protected and that they receive a fair trial. Additionally, defense attorneys may also be responsible for filing motions, preparing legal briefs, and advocating for their client's best interests throughout the legal process. Overall, the defense attorney's primary responsibility is to zealously advocate for their client and work towards achieving the best possible outcome for their case.

To say that a defendant had "ineffective counsel" means ______.

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List the six actors of the Courtroom Work Group.

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Which is a test for legal insanity that requires the defense to show the defendant did not understand the nature of his or her actions?

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Which of the following positions is responsible for creating transcripts of the trial proceedings?

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Why do new judges often have to make new friends?

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A prosecutor receives a case with insufficient evidence and some concerns about how evidence was collected.Which of the following options are open to the prosecutor?

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How are federal judges selected?

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Which of the following members of the courtroom work group is responsible for moving defendants in and out of the courtroom?

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In the commission-based method of selecting judges, a selection commission evaluates potential nominees, makes selections, and the candidates are confirmed by the state legislature.

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Distinguish among the three systems of assigning counsel to represent indigent defendants.

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Why would a judge accept recommendations from prosecutors, probation officers, and defense counsel, their "courtroom work group," when making decisions in the courtroom?

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Who does the prosecutor represent in a criminal case?

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What methods do judges have to ensure courtroom civility among attorneys?

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Among the benefits of being a judge are the higher pay than is made by a private attorney, a security detail, and a high level of prestige and respect.

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What is the possible strategy of a defense attorney who repeatedly asks the court for a continuance in the case?

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Judge Stone has been a jurist for decades.Recently, he has been experiencing some issues with cognitive decline, which have caused him to make mistakes on the bench.Judge Stone would be considered to have ______.

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Which of the following professions enjoys "civil immunity" for misconduct they engaged in during their official duties?

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A defendant who was found guilty of murder and complains that his defense attorney did not check out the defendant's alibi or interview witnesses could potentially claim ______ counsel.

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The necessity defense could be used by a person who trespassed on private property during a fire to save a child or unattended pet.

Illustrate the responsibilities of the defense attorney.

To say that a defendant had "ineffective counsel" means ______.

List the six actors of the Courtroom Work Group.

Which is a test for legal insanity that requires the defense to show the defendant did not understand the nature of his or her actions?

Which of the following positions is responsible for creating transcripts of the trial proceedings?

Why do new judges often have to make new friends?

A prosecutor receives a case with insufficient evidence and some concerns about how evidence was collected.Which of the following options are open to the prosecutor?

How are federal judges selected?

Which of the following members of the courtroom work group is responsible for moving defendants in and out of the courtroom?

In the commission-based method of selecting judges, a selection commission evaluates potential nominees, makes selections, and the candidates are confirmed by the state legislature.

Distinguish among the three systems of assigning counsel to represent indigent defendants.

Why would a judge accept recommendations from prosecutors, probation officers, and defense counsel, their "courtroom work group," when making decisions in the courtroom?

Who does the prosecutor represent in a criminal case?

What methods do judges have to ensure courtroom civility among attorneys?

Among the benefits of being a judge are the higher pay than is made by a private attorney, a security detail, and a high level of prestige and respect.

What is the possible strategy of a defense attorney who repeatedly asks the court for a continuance in the case?

Judge Stone has been a jurist for decades.Recently, he has been experiencing some issues with cognitive decline, which have caused him to make mistakes on the bench.Judge Stone would be considered to have ______.

Which of the following professions enjoys "civil immunity" for misconduct they engaged in during their official duties?

A defendant who was found guilty of murder and complains that his defense attorney did not check out the defendant's alibi or interview witnesses could potentially claim ______ counsel.

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