Question 1

According to Model Rule 1.1, all attorneys must display an appropriate level of ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Model Rule 1.1, all attorneys...

Question 2

Prosecutors are completely protected against any liability that might arise as a result of such misconduct as lying on a warrant petition or coercing a confession.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In terms of prosecutorial misconduct, Aronson and McMurtrie discussed the presence of all of the following elements except:

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive dissonance. 
B) belief perseverance. 
C) selective information processing. 
D) emotional concord. 
A) cognitive dissonance. 
B) belief perseverance. 
C) selective information processing. 
D) emotional concord.

Question 4

The most common ethical complaint against prosecutors is failure to _____________________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The most common ethical complaint against prosecutors...

Question 5

Strict constructionists believe that any new rights should be created through the political process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain the significance of the Brady v. Maryland and Batson v. Kentucky cases, as they relate to prosecutors' misconduct.

Accepted Answer

The Brady v. Maryland and Batson v. Kent

Question 7

Rights that are basic and not dependent on humans to provide are known as ________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rights that are basic and not dependent...

Question 8

What are some of the reasons that people distrust the justice system? Are these criticisms valid? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

There are several reasons why people may

Question 9

____________________ are those freedoms that the framers would have recognized whether or not they were specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights or Constitution.

Accepted Answer

Fundamenta

Question 10

You are a judge seeking re-election to the county court.
You have been assigned a case that involves a relative of the woman running against you in the upcoming election. In order to ensure there is no appearance of bias, your duty would be to:

Accepted Answer

A) delay the case until after the election. 
B) dismiss the case. 
C) recuse yourself from the case. 
D) videotape all proceedings for later review, if needed. 
A) delay the case until after the election. 
B) dismiss the case. 
C) recuse yourself from the case. 
D) videotape all proceedings for later review, if needed.

Question 11

According to the text, which of the following statements about judicial misconduct is false?

Accepted Answer

A) Public exposés of judicial misconduct are fairly rare. 
B) There is a concern that judges and lawyers play to the camera when these are permitted in court. 
C) In general, judges who are primarily concerned with their public image may make biased decisions. 
D) Attorneys often file complaints against judges when misconduct is suspected . 
A) Public exposés of judicial misconduct are fairly rare. 
B) There is a concern that judges and lawyers play to the camera when these are permitted in court. 
C) In general, judges who are primarily concerned with their public image may make biased decisions. 
D) Attorneys often file complaints against judges when misconduct is suspected .

Question 12

The Minnesota v. White decision states that judges may not make political speeches since they are supposed to remain completely neutral.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

In an effort to prevent false confessions, 18 states now require confessions to be:

Accepted Answer

A) recorded by a court reporter, for a judge to review. 
B) sworn to under oath. 
C) witnessed by a defense attorney. 
D) videotaped. 
A) recorded by a court reporter, for a judge to review. 
B) sworn to under oath. 
C) witnessed by a defense attorney. 
D) videotaped.

Question 14

The corruption investigation known as _____________________  involved the bribery of several Chicago judges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The corruption investigation known as _____________________  involved...

Question 15

Operation Greylord took place in the 1980s and targeted:

Accepted Answer

A) corrupt "expert" witnesses. 
B) corrupt judges and attorneys. 
C) treatment staff misconduct. 
D) correctional misconduct. 
A) corrupt "expert" witnesses. 
B) corrupt judges and attorneys. 
C) treatment staff misconduct. 
D) correctional misconduct.

Question 16

According to the text, the most common charge leveled against prosecutors is:

Accepted Answer

A) misusing pretrial publicity. 
B) failure to disclose evidence. 
C) supporting perjury. 
D) using false evidence in court. 
A) misusing pretrial publicity. 
B) failure to disclose evidence. 
C) supporting perjury. 
D) using false evidence in court.

Question 17

It is called confirmatory bias when a judge decides a case ahead of time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

In , ________________  the Supreme Court ruled that defendants had no constitutional right to DNA evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) District Attorney v. Osborne 
B) Garcetti v. Ceballos 
C) Purkett v. Elem 
D) Batson v. Martinez 
A) District Attorney v. Osborne 
B) Garcetti v. Ceballos 
C) Purkett v. Elem 
D) Batson v. Martinez

Question 19

The first "conviction integrity unit" was established in which state ?

Accepted Answer

A) Utah 
B) Florida 
C) Arizona 
D) Texas ​ 
A) Utah 
B) Florida 
C) Arizona 
D) Texas ​

Question 20

You are a prosecutor and are preparing for an upcoming trial. This is a case of arson, and the defendant is accused of setting fire to a barn, causing it to burn to the ground.
According to the Brady decision, what are you obligated to do with the shoeprint information?

Accepted Answer

A) Brady did not relate to this question. 
B) You are required to share the evidence with the defense. 
C) You are required to alert the judge. 
D) You do not need to provide it to anyone but you may not use it in the trial. 
A) Brady did not relate to this question. 
B) You are required to share the evidence with the defense. 
C) You are required to alert the judge. 
D) You do not need to provide it to anyone but you may not use it in the trial.

According to Model Rule 1.1, all attorneys must display an appropriate level of ________________.

Prosecutors are completely protected against any liability that might arise as a result of such misconduct as lying on a warrant petition or coercing a confession.

In terms of prosecutorial misconduct, Aronson and McMurtrie discussed the presence of all of the following elements except:

The most common ethical complaint against prosecutors is failure to _____________________________.

Strict constructionists believe that any new rights should be created through the political process.

Explain the significance of the Brady v. Maryland and Batson v. Kentucky cases, as they relate to prosecutors' misconduct.

Rights that are basic and not dependent on humans to provide are known as ________________.

What are some of the reasons that people distrust the justice system? Are these criticisms valid? Why or why not?

____________________ are those freedoms that the framers would have recognized whether or not they were specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights or Constitution.

You are a judge seeking re-election to the county court. You have been assigned a case that involves a relative of the woman running against you in the upcoming election. In order to ensure there is no appearance of bias, your duty would be to:

According to the text, which of the following statements about judicial misconduct is false?

The Minnesota v. White decision states that judges may not make political speeches since they are supposed to remain completely neutral.

In an effort to prevent false confessions, 18 states now require confessions to be:

The corruption investigation known as _____________________ involved the bribery of several Chicago judges.

Operation Greylord took place in the 1980s and targeted:

According to the text, the most common charge leveled against prosecutors is:

It is called confirmatory bias when a judge decides a case ahead of time.

In , ________________ the Supreme Court ruled that defendants had no constitutional right to DNA evidence.

The first "conviction integrity unit" was established in which state ?

You are a prosecutor and are preparing for an upcoming trial. This is a case of arson, and the defendant is accused of setting fire to a barn, causing it to burn to the ground. According to the Brady decision, what are you obligated to do with the shoeprint information?

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Exam 10: Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

According to Model Rule 1.1, all attorneys must display an appropriate level of ________________.

Prosecutors are completely protected against any liability that might arise as a result of such misconduct as lying on a warrant petition or coercing a confession.

In terms of prosecutorial misconduct, Aronson and McMurtrie discussed the presence of all of the following elements except:

The most common ethical complaint against prosecutors is failure to _____________________________.

Strict constructionists believe that any new rights should be created through the political process.

Explain the significance of the Brady v. Maryland and Batson v. Kentucky cases, as they relate to prosecutors' misconduct.

Rights that are basic and not dependent on humans to provide are known as ________________.

What are some of the reasons that people distrust the justice system? Are these criticisms valid? Why or why not?

____________________ are those freedoms that the framers would have recognized whether or not they were specifically mentioned in the Bill of Rights or Constitution.

You are a judge seeking re-election to the county court. You have been assigned a case that involves a relative of the woman running against you in the upcoming election. In order to ensure there is no appearance of bias, your duty would be to:

According to the text, which of the following statements about judicial misconduct is false?

The Minnesota v. White decision states that judges may not make political speeches since they are supposed to remain completely neutral.

In an effort to prevent false confessions, 18 states now require confessions to be:

The corruption investigation known as _____________________ involved the bribery of several Chicago judges.

Operation Greylord took place in the 1980s and targeted:

According to the text, the most common charge leveled against prosecutors is:

It is called confirmatory bias when a judge decides a case ahead of time.

In , ________________ the Supreme Court ruled that defendants had no constitutional right to DNA evidence.

The first "conviction integrity unit" was established in which state ?

You are a prosecutor and are preparing for an upcoming trial. This is a case of arson, and the defendant is accused of setting fire to a barn, causing it to burn to the ground. According to the Brady decision, what are you obligated to do with the shoeprint information?

Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior

Determining Moral Behavior

Justice and Law

Becoming an Ethical Professional

The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

Police Corruption and Misconduct

Law and Legal Professionals

Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

Making Ethical Choices

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