Question 1

If the lawyer has accepted a criminal case but then finds out that the client is clearly guilty but wants to fight the charges,the lawyer ______.

Accepted Answer

A) is required to withdraw from the case 
B) may withdraw from the case if the judge is informed of this reason 
C) can continue and require that the prosecution prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt 
D) enter a plea of guilty on behalf of the client

Question 2

The general duty of confidentiality is broader than the lawyer-client privilege.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A Code of Judicial Conduct was adopted by the ABA in ______,

Accepted Answer

A) 1960 
B) 1970 
C) 1980 
D) 1990

Question 4

The work lawyers performed during ______ varied according to location,but criminal law remained a staple along with debt collection.

Accepted Answer

A) 1865-1915 
B) 1870-1922 
C) 1889-1954 
D) 1890-1915

Question 5

A prosecutor who is under a duty to keep the public informed about pending cases has a corresponding duty not to make statements out of court that might prejudice the right to a fair trial is in reference to Model Rule ______.

Accepted Answer

A) 1.3 
B) 1.13 
C) 6.1 
D) 6.2

Question 6

In regards to the timing of prosecution's pretrial disclosure of evidence to the defense ______.

Accepted Answer

A) courts are in agreement as to the timing as there are precise standards 
B) courts are not in agreement as to the timing because the standards lack precision 
C) courts require a hearing before disclosure can be made 
D) courts have stated that judges must determine individually when disclosure must occur,and that date needs to be set prior to each trial

Question 7

According to ABA Model Rule 1.16,this rule ______.

Accepted Answer

A) states that legal representation should not be denied to those who are unable to afford legal services 
B) adopts flexibility by allowing a lawyer to not be obliged to accept a client whose character or cause the lawyer regards as repugnant 
C) allows a lawyer to withdraw representation if the client insists upon pursuing objectives the lawyer finds repugnant or prudent 
D) even in a serious criminal case,a defendant cannot be forced to be represented by counsel

Question 8

What is frequently used to signify rules governing professionals and professions?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is frequently used to signify rules...

Question 9

A major area of prosecutorial misconduct in the form of misleading conduct arises from the prosecutor's dealings with ______.

Accepted Answer

A) defendants 
B) judges 
C) juries 
D) defense attorneys

Question 10

Lawyer-Client confidentiality is voided or negated if the client consults the attorney in furtherance of ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lawyer-Client confidentiality is voided or negated if...

Question 11

Which of the following reasons are not one of the reasons commonly argued in favor of the adversarial system as outlined by Luban (1988)?

Accepted Answer

A) It is the best way of defending the rights of inmates. 
B) The nature of the attorney-client relationship is intrinsically worrisome. 
C) It honors human dignity. 
D) It prevents abuse through checks and balances.

Exam 5: Judges,lawyers,and Ethics