Court rules regarding the regulation of attorneys take precedence over statutes.
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
Court rules regarding the regulation of attorneys take precedence over statutes.
a. True
b. False
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a. True
b. False
Financial mismanagement in your past may cause problems with the character and fitness review when applying for bar membership or a law license.
Financial mismanagement in your past may cause problems with the character and fitness review when applying for bar membership or a law license.
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
A lawyer may not obstruct another parties access to evidence.
A lawyer may not obstruct another parties access to evidence.
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
As a requirement of zealous advocacy and client confidentiality, a lawyer is duty bound to do anything for her client, including putting on perjured testimony, and has no duty to inform the court of such testimony; and as a matter of law cannot inform the court of such testimony.
As a requirement of zealous advocacy and client confidentiality, a lawyer is duty bound to do anything for her client, including putting on perjured testimony, and has no duty to inform the court of such testimony; and as a matter of law cannot inform the court of such testimony.
a. True
b. False
Answer: B
In Indiana, the following statement made by a judicial candidate would be a violation of judicial ethical rules: "I pledge to be tough on child molesters."
In Indiana, the following statement made by a judicial candidate would be a violation of judicial ethical rules: "I pledge to be tough on child molesters."
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
An attorney-client communication must be made in written form for the rules of confidentiality to apply.
An attorney-client communication must be made in written form for the rules of confidentiality to apply.
a. True
b. False
Answer: B
The probability of a reversal declines as each subsequent level of appeal occurs and the original decision is affirmed.
The probability of a reversal declines as each subsequent level of appeal occurs and the original decision is affirmed.
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
Which type of contempt is usually used to punish someone for courtroom misconduct?
Which type of contempt is usually used to punish someone for courtroom misconduct?
a. Indirect Civil Contempt
b. Direct Criminal Contempt
c. Direct Judicial Contempt
d. Indirect Judicial Contempt
Answer: B
A prosecutor shall do all of the following except
A prosecutor shall do all of the following except
a. take steps to assure that the defendant has been advised of their rights
b. refrain from filing charges not supported by probable cause
c. not seek waiver of important rights from unrepresented clients
d. refrain from seeking harsh sentences on minor crimes
Answer: D
According to the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, contingency fees are allowed in all but which of the following type of case?
According to the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, contingency fees are allowed in all but which of the following type of case?
a. Domestic relations cases
b. Personal injury cases
c. Medical malpractice cases
d. Slander and libel cases
Answer: A
We discussed several types of contempt. Which of the following is not a type of contempt we discussed?
We discussed several types of contempt. Which of the following is not a type of contempt we discussed?
a. Criminal Contempt
b. Indirect Contempt
c. Judicial Contempt
d. Civil Contempt
Answer: C
Which of the following entities (according to the cases we discussed) are traditionally charged with the regulation of attorneys?
Which of the following entities (according to the cases we discussed) are traditionally charged with the regulation of attorneys?
a. The legislature
b. The courts
c. The executive branch
d. The ABA
Answer: B
Which of the following describe some of the most common ethical issues for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff alike?
Which of the following describe some of the most common ethical issues for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff alike?
a. Confidentiality, competence, conflict of interest
b. Accounting, confidence, zealous representation
c. Confidentiality, conflict of interest among staff, competence
d. Competence, confidentiality between staff members, accounting
Answer: A
Unlike other professions, the legal profession is based on what system?
Unlike other professions, the legal profession is based on what system?
a. Adversarial system
b. Financial system
c. Honor system
d. Trust system
Answer: A
Regarding possible conflicts of interest, how are the rules written?
Regarding possible conflicts of interest, how are the rules written?
a. Annually
b. Clearly
c. Vaguely
d. With specific examples
Answer: B
Who can waive the privileged information produced as a result of the attorney-client relationship?
Who can waive the privileged information produced as a result of the attorney-client relationship?
a. Attorney
b. Client
c. Federal judge
d. The information cannot be waived.
Answer: B
Who files a civil complaint?
Who files a civil complaint?
a. Defendant
b. Defense attorney
c. Plaintiff
d. Paralegal
Answer: C
Procedural law is always enacted by state general assemblies in order to protect the separation of powers.
Procedural law is always enacted by state general assemblies in order to protect the separation of powers.
a. True
b. False
Answer: B
Normally a defendant in a criminal proceeding who remains in jail over 6 months is there on his own motion.
Normally a defendant in a criminal proceeding who remains in jail over 6 months is there on his own motion.
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
Ordinarily, an affirmative defense must be plead in a responsive pleading or the court may consider the argument "waived."
Ordinarily, an affirmative defense must be plead in a responsive pleading or the court may consider the argument "waived."
a. True
b. False
Answer: A
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