Question 1

Which of the following is not a valid exception to the exclusionary rule?

Accepted Answer

A) good faith 
B) judicial discretion 
C) inevitable discovery 
D) public safety 
A) good faith 
B) judicial discretion 
C) inevitable discovery 
D) public safety B

Question 2

Discuss the potential ethical issues that defense attorneys must contend with when presenting a zealous defense .

Accepted Answer

Defense attorneys often face potential ethical issues when presenting a zealous defense for their clients. One of the main ethical dilemmas is the conflict between their duty to vigorously defend their client and their obligation to uphold the law and ethical standards. This can be particularly challenging when defending clients who are clearly guilty or have committed heinous crimes.

Another ethical issue is the potential for defense attorneys to use tactics that may be considered unethical or dishonest in order to secure an acquittal for their client. This could include presenting false evidence, misleading the jury, or attacking the character of the victim or witnesses.

Additionally, defense attorneys may also face ethical challenges when dealing with clients who may not fully understand the legal process or their own rights. It is the attorney's responsibility to ensure that their client is fully informed and able to make decisions about their defense, even if it means advising them to accept a plea deal or admit guilt.

Furthermore, defense attorneys must also consider the impact of their defense strategy on the victims and their families. While it is their duty to provide a zealous defense for their client, they must also be mindful of the potential harm their actions may cause to others.

Overall, defense attorneys must navigate these potential ethical issues with careful consideration and adherence to their professional responsibilities. It is essential for them to balance their duty to provide a zealous defense with their ethical obligations to the legal system and the well-being of all parties involved.

Question 3

According to the Model Rules, a prosecutor should seek or file charges only if he or she reasonably believes charges are supported by probable cause and:

Accepted Answer

A) there is a high probability of a conviction. 
B) the charges are supported by forensic evidence. 
C) the charges are supported by eyewitness evidence. 
D) pursuing the charges would be in the interest of justice. 
A) there is a high probability of a conviction. 
B) the charges are supported by forensic evidence. 
C) the charges are supported by eyewitness evidence. 
D) pursuing the charges would be in the interest of justice. D

Question 4

Discuss the various forms of forensic testimony and why they have been criticized.

Accepted Answer

Forensic testimony can take various form

Question 5

The protection that prevents authorities from compelling an attorney to disclose confidential information regarding his or her client is called:

Accepted Answer

A) fiduciary privilege. 
B) anti-incriminatory privilege. 
C) attorney-client privilege. 
D) theological privilege. 
A) fiduciary privilege. 
B) anti-incriminatory privilege. 
C) attorney-client privilege. 
D) theological privilege.

Question 6

Ethical defense does not allow the defense attorney to question the credibility of prosecution witnesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

According to the text, the WorldCom and Enron cases influenced a change in the Model Rules guidelines regarding:

Accepted Answer

A) attorney fees. 
B) confidentiality. 
C) conflicts of interest. 
D) education requirements for attorneys. 
A) attorney fees. 
B) confidentiality. 
C) conflicts of interest. 
D) education requirements for attorneys.

Question 8

Because plea bargaining is efficient and benefits both the state and the defendant, this process is justified by:

Accepted Answer

A) utilitarianism. 
B) ethical formalism. 
C) egoism. 
D) ethics of care. 
A) utilitarianism. 
B) ethical formalism. 
C) egoism. 
D) ethics of care.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding lawyers' actions is false ?

Accepted Answer

A) The lawyer may not engage in motions or actions to intentionally and maliciously harm others. 
B) The lawyer may not knowingly advance unwarranted claims or defenses. 
C) The lawyer may not knowingly make a false statement of law or fact. 
D) The lawyer may not directly communicate with opposing attorneys 
A) The lawyer may not engage in motions or actions to intentionally and maliciously harm others. 
B) The lawyer may not knowingly advance unwarranted claims or defenses. 
C) The lawyer may not knowingly make a false statement of law or fact. 
D) The lawyer may not directly communicate with opposing attorneys

Question 10

____________________ is a profession involved in the application of science to recognize, identify, and evaluate physical evidence in court proceedings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a profession involved in the application...

Question 11

You are defending a client against a murder charge. You have consulted with your client and are making preparations for the upcoming trial.
Upon reviewing the facts of the case, it occurs to you that there is a very good chance that the defendant will be convicted if the case goes to trial. Your client indicates that he would be willing to accept a plea bargain. Which of the following would be an example of a plea bargain?

Accepted Answer

A) The defendant agrees to plead guilty, and prosecutor agrees to drop the charge to second-degree murder. 
B) The defendant is allowed to remain free until the trial but agrees to remain local. 
C) The prosecutor agrees to allow the trial to be moved to a different location. 
D) The defendant and the prosecutor agree to a "bench trial," meaning there will be no jury, and the judge alone  will determine guilt or innocence. 
A) The defendant agrees to plead guilty, and prosecutor agrees to drop the charge to second-degree murder. 
B) The defendant is allowed to remain free until the trial but agrees to remain local. 
C) The prosecutor agrees to allow the trial to be moved to a different location. 
D) The defendant and the prosecutor agree to a "bench trial," meaning there will be no jury, and the judge alone  will determine guilt or innocence.

Question 12

The " halo effect " refers to:

Accepted Answer

A) the phenomenon in which a defendant is seen as innocent and naïve. 
B) the phenomenon in which a person with expertise or status in one area is given deference in all areas. 
C) the phenomenon in which the defense attorney is given deference even when he is clearly stretching the truth. 
D) the phenomenon in which the witness is a member of the clergy. 
A) the phenomenon in which a defendant is seen as innocent and naïve. 
B) the phenomenon in which a person with expertise or status in one area is given deference in all areas. 
C) the phenomenon in which the defense attorney is given deference even when he is clearly stretching the truth. 
D) the phenomenon in which the witness is a member of the clergy.

Question 13

Judges have discretion in appointing guardian ad litem or indigent cases to attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines have been the subject of recent Supreme Court rulings, which have:

Accepted Answer

A) upheld their legality. 
B) denied the use of the guidelines only when based on evidence not proven in court. 
C) required the prosecutor to not use enhanced sentence provisions. 
D) ruled that judges must have the ability to use some discretion in sentencing. 
A) upheld their legality. 
B) denied the use of the guidelines only when based on evidence not proven in court. 
C) required the prosecutor to not use enhanced sentence provisions. 
D) ruled that judges must have the ability to use some discretion in sentencing.

Question 15

According to the __________________  standard, evidence must be from a reliable scientific methodology.

Accepted Answer

A) Nix 
B) Massey 
C) Daubert 
D) Brady 
A) Nix 
B) Massey 
C) Daubert 
D) Brady

Question 16

The Latin term _____________  means "for one's self;" in legal terms it means to serve as your own attorney.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Latin term _____________  means "for one's self;"...

Question 17

In the case known as Nix v. Whiteside , the Supreme Court held that it did not violate the defendant's ___________ Amendment right to counsel for the attorney to refuse to help the defendant commit perjury.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the case known as Nix v....

Question 18

You are defending a client against a murder charge. You have consulted with your client and are making preparations for the upcoming trial.
You have decided that a "change of venue" motion would be in your client's best interest. If the judge grants your  motion, this means:

Accepted Answer

A) the case will be delayed indefinitely. 
B) the prosecution will not be permitted to refer to the weapon during the trial, since it was never located. 
C) the case will be moved to a court in another location. 
D) the jury pool will be dismissed and a new one convened. 
A) the case will be delayed indefinitely. 
B) the prosecution will not be permitted to refer to the weapon during the trial, since it was never located. 
C) the case will be moved to a court in another location. 
D) the jury pool will be dismissed and a new one convened.

Question 19

Discuss the ethical conflicts that exist for attorneys who must simultaneously act as the advocate for their case as well as an officer of the court .

Accepted Answer

Attorneys often face ethical conflicts w

Question 20

Attorneys can reveal the confidences of their clients in order to defend themselves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is not a valid exception to the exclusionary rule?

Discuss the potential ethical issues that defense attorneys must contend with when presenting a zealous defense .

According to the Model Rules, a prosecutor should seek or file charges only if he or she reasonably believes charges are supported by probable cause and:

Discuss the various forms of forensic testimony and why they have been criticized.

The protection that prevents authorities from compelling an attorney to disclose confidential information regarding his or her client is called:

Ethical defense does not allow the defense attorney to question the credibility of prosecution witnesses.

According to the text, the WorldCom and Enron cases influenced a change in the Model Rules guidelines regarding:

Because plea bargaining is efficient and benefits both the state and the defendant, this process is justified by:

Which of the following statements regarding lawyers' actions is false ?

____________________ is a profession involved in the application of science to recognize, identify, and evaluate physical evidence in court proceedings.

The " halo effect " refers to:

Judges have discretion in appointing guardian ad litem or indigent cases to attorneys.

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines have been the subject of recent Supreme Court rulings, which have:

According to the __________________ standard, evidence must be from a reliable scientific methodology.

The Latin term _____________ means "for one's self;" in legal terms it means to serve as your own attorney.

In the case known as Nix v. Whiteside , the Supreme Court held that it did not violate the defendant's ___________ Amendment right to counsel for the attorney to refuse to help the defendant commit perjury.

You are defending a client against a murder charge. You have consulted with your client and are making preparations for the upcoming trial. You have decided that a "change of venue" motion would be in your client's best interest. If the judge grants your motion, this means:

Discuss the ethical conflicts that exist for attorneys who must simultaneously act as the advocate for their case as well as an officer of the court .

Attorneys can reveal the confidences of their clients in order to defend themselves.

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Determining Moral Behavior

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The Police Role in Society: Crime Fighter or Public Servant

Police Discretion and Dilemmas

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Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

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Exam 9: Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

Which of the following is not a valid exception to the exclusionary rule?

Discuss the potential ethical issues that defense attorneys must contend with when presenting a zealous defense .

According to the Model Rules, a prosecutor should seek or file charges only if he or she reasonably believes charges are supported by probable cause and:

Discuss the various forms of forensic testimony and why they have been criticized.

The protection that prevents authorities from compelling an attorney to disclose confidential information regarding his or her client is called:

Ethical defense does not allow the defense attorney to question the credibility of prosecution witnesses.

According to the text, the WorldCom and Enron cases influenced a change in the Model Rules guidelines regarding:

Because plea bargaining is efficient and benefits both the state and the defendant, this process is justified by:

Which of the following statements regarding lawyers' actions is false ?

____________________ is a profession involved in the application of science to recognize, identify, and evaluate physical evidence in court proceedings.

The " halo effect " refers to:

Judges have discretion in appointing guardian ad litem or indigent cases to attorneys.

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines have been the subject of recent Supreme Court rulings, which have:

According to the __________________ standard, evidence must be from a reliable scientific methodology.

The Latin term _____________ means "for one's self;" in legal terms it means to serve as your own attorney.

In the case known as Nix v. Whiteside , the Supreme Court held that it did not violate the defendant's ___________ Amendment right to counsel for the attorney to refuse to help the defendant commit perjury.

You are defending a client against a murder charge. You have consulted with your client and are making preparations for the upcoming trial. You have decided that a "change of venue" motion would be in your client's best interest. If the judge grants your motion, this means:

Discuss the ethical conflicts that exist for attorneys who must simultaneously act as the advocate for their case as well as an officer of the court .

Attorneys can reveal the confidences of their clients in order to defend themselves.

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

Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses

The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections

Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections

Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses

Making Ethical Choices

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