Question 1

Assume that you are working for an attorney who seldom takes criminal cases,but who has just been appointed to represent an alleged rapist.At a meeting with the attorney at which you are expecting to get investigation assignments,the attorney tells you that the client confessed,so a guilty plea will be entered and,thus,there is no need for investigation.Knowing the ethical responsibility of a defense attorney,what do you do?

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Question 2

Ben is a paralegal in a private defense firm.He has been given the responsibility to meet with Jamie,a new client,for an initial interview.Ben has carefully prepared for the interview and has gathered all the important information from the client.At the conclusion of the interview Ben asks Jamie if she has any questions.Jamie asks his opinion about how best to try the case and what her chances are of being found not guilty.Ben tells Jamie that he cannot answer those questions as he cannot give legal advice.Is Ben correct? If so,why can't Ben give legal advice?

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Question 3

What are two criticisms against the adversary system of criminal justice?

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Question 4

List the major steps of a felony case from beginning to end.

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Question 5

List four occupations paralegals can hold in criminal law.

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Question 6

The ABA Standards for Criminal Justice have outlined the judge's role and responsibilities in criminal matters.Please write a paragraph briefly outlining the five responsibilities for judges.

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Question 7

List three kinds of decisions prosecutors must make.

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Question 8

What factors establish jurisdiction?

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Question 9

Assume you are assigned to a young,ambitious prosecutor.At a meeting with the prosecutor on a particularly notorious case,the prosecutor says,"The defense will want to plea bargain,so let's add a few charges and not make it easy for the defense to contact the victim or other witnesses." Having studied the ethical responsibilities of a prosecutor,what specific points should you mention?

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Question 10

Why is our criminal justice system an adversarial system? Why is this so important?

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Quiz 2: Administration of Criminal Justice and the Role of the Paralegal