Question 1

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

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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 could use their discretion in sentencing

Question 2

In _______________________,the Supreme Court held that the prosecution must share any exculpatory information with the defense that is material to the case.

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A)   Bartley v. Montana
B)   Brown v. Mississippi
C)   Brady v. Maryland
D)   Nix v. New Jersey

Question 3

The motions demanding the prosecutor reveal exculpatory information are called?

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A)   Brady motions
B)   Exculpatory motions
C)   Garrow motions
D)   MRE's

Question 4

Aronson discusses two methods for resolving ethical dilemmas,the situation model and the:

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A)   rational model
B)   bureaucratic model
C)   general model
D)   systems model

Question 5

An exchange of a guilty plea for reduced charge or sentence is called a ___________________.

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The answer of An exchange of a guilty plea for...

Question 6

Defendant rehabilitation is an office policy:

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A)   that weeds out those cases in which the evidence is not strong enough to support further action
B)   with goals of efficiency and accountability; all decisions are made with these goals in mind, so many cases result in dismissals
C)   that emphasizes diversion and other rehabilitation tools rather than punitive goals
D)   that encourages a charge that can be sustained through trial

Question 7

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

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A)   Criminal investigative science
B)   Criminalistics
C)   Criminal technologist
D)   Crime scene technician

Question 8

The Model Rules have replaced the Model Code as a guide for ethics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The halo effect refers to:

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A)   the phenomenon in which a defendant is seen as innocent and naive
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 10

System efficiency is an office policy:

Accepted Answer

A)   that weeds out those cases in which the evidence is not strong enough to support further action
B)   with goals of efficiency and accountability; all decisions are made with these goals in mind, so many cases result in dismissals
C)   that emphasizes diversion and other rehabilitation tools rather than punitive goals
D)   that encourages a charge that can be sustained through trial

Question 11

Federal Sentencing Guidelines involve:

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A)   mandated sentences created by Congress for use by judges when imposing sentence
B)   mandated sentences created by the individual states for use by judges when imposing sentence
C)   mandated sentences created by the executive branch for use by judges when imposing sentence
D)   mandated sentences created by the Bureau of Justice for use by judges when imposing sentence

Question 12

An ______________________ offers testimony derived from their expertise rather than their knowledge of the specific facts of the crime.

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Question 13

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

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Forensic testimony can take various form...

Question 14

It is difficult for a lawyer to withdraw from representing a client.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lawyers weigh the priorities in each case and decide each case on the particular factors present,this is called the ______________________.

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The answer of Lawyers weigh the priorities in each case...

Question 16

What are the two major areas of judicial discretion?

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A)   sentencing and jury selection
B)   interpretation of law and jury selection
C)   interpretation of law and jury instruction
D)   sentencing and interpretation of law

Question 17

The only situations wherein a lawyer can ethically reveal confidences of a client include all of the following except:

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A)   when the client consents
B)   when disclosure is required by law or court order
C)   when one needs to defend oneself or employees against an accusation of wrongful conduct
D)   when the client is a minor and cannot give consent

Question 18

The ethical concern regarding expert witnesses is about whether they are really:

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A)   paid
B)   expensive
C)   recognizable
D)   qualified

Question 19

List and discuss the four types of office policy that influence prosecutors' decision making according to discussion by Jacoby,Mellon,and Smith.

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According to Jacoby, Mellon, and Smith, ...

Question 20

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

Exam 9: Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession

List and discuss the four types of office policy that influence prosecutors' decision making according to discussion by Jacoby,Mellon,and Smith.

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

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Aronson discusses two methods for resolving ethical dilemmas,the situation model and the:

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System efficiency is an office policy:

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Federal Sentencing Guidelines involve:

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What are the two major areas of judicial discretion?

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Lawyers weigh the priorities in each case and decide each case on the particular factors present,this is called the ______________________.

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An ______________________ offers testimony derived from their expertise rather than their knowledge of the specific facts of the crime.

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The halo effect refers to:

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In _______________________,the Supreme Court held that the prosecution must share any exculpatory information with the defense that is material to the case.

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An exchange of a guilty plea for reduced charge or sentence is called a ___________________.

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The Model Rules have replaced the Model Code as a guide for ethics.

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The ethical concern regarding expert witnesses is about whether they are really:

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

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The only situations wherein a lawyer can ethically reveal confidences of a client include all of the following except:

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Defendant rehabilitation is an office policy:

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The motions demanding the prosecutor reveal exculpatory information are called?

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It is difficult for a lawyer to withdraw from representing a client.

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

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

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