Exam 12: Pretrial Initial Appearance to Preliminary Hearing

The paralegal's primary task at the preliminary hearing is to

If at the preliminary hearing the court finds that probable cause exists,the next step is trial.

Interlocutory appeals are decided before trial.

In preparing bail recommendations,defense paralegals should assess community reaction to the offense.

Without pretrial services recommendations on release and bail,the court relies primarily on all except

What are the restrictions on interlocutory appeals?

When a U.S.citizen is detained as an enemy combatant

There is no right to a jury trial if the

It is not a good idea for the defense paralegal to tape-record an interview with the defendant.

Indigency is determined by the

The interview is a good time to influence witnesses to be favorable to your side of the case.

The interview is a good time to influence witnesses to be favorable to your side of the case.

What is accomplished at the initial appearance?

A preliminary hearing is required for all felonies.

It is important for defense paralegals who are interviewing their clients in jail to remember that

Indigent persons do not have the right to appointed counsel in minor cases unless

During an interview,a paralegal tells a client,"Don't worry about what you say about your case.The law in question is unconstitutional anyway." This may be

It is best not to identify yourself as a paralegal to your clients since that will only erode their confidence in you.

The first time the defendant comes before a judge or magistrate is at the

Conviction rates are about equal for public and private defense attorneys.