Preview Questions Criminal Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the importance of analyzing the prosecution's case-in-chief during case preparation?

Which action should you take?

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To present a defense based solely on the prosecution's evidence

To identify weaknesses and build an effective defense strategy

To agree with the prosecution's evidence in order to expedite the trial

To avoid addressing any of the prosecution's case-in-chief

Question 2: How should a criminal lawyer approach a client who is "under investigation" but has not been charged yet, and what key considerations should be addressed in counseling?

Which action should you take?

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The lawyer should advise the client to remain silent, carefully explain the potential consequences of cooperating or not cooperating with law enforcement, and ensure they understand their rights

The lawyer should advise the client to cooperate fully with law enforcement to avoid charges

The lawyer should avoid discussing the investigation until formal charges are filed

The lawyer should advise the client to avoid any legal representation during the investigation

Question 3: What is the "role of subpoenas" in criminal case preparation, and how should a criminal lawyer use them effectively to gather evidence?

Which action should you take?

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Subpoenas compel witnesses to testify or produce documents, and the lawyer should use them strategically to obtain relevant evidence that supports the defense

Subpoenas are unnecessary for documentary evidence

Subpoenas are irrelevant if the evidence can be obtained through discovery

Subpoenas should only be used if the witness is unwilling to testify voluntarily

Question 4: What is the process for "preparing a defense strategy," and how should a criminal lawyer prioritize tasks in a complex case?

Which action should you take?

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The lawyer should analyze the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution's case, and create a strategy based on available legal defenses

The lawyer should only focus on preparing closing arguments and ignore other stages

The lawyer should prioritize gathering witnesses over reviewing evidence

The lawyer should ignore evidence that contradicts the defense theory

Question 5: What is the difference between "binding authority" and "persuasive authority," and how should a criminal lawyer evaluate each when conducting legal research?

Which action should you take?

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Persuasive authority is more important than binding authority in criminal cases

Binding authority is not relevant unless it directly conflicts with the facts of the case

Binding authority only applies if the case has been heard by the Supreme Court

Binding authority includes case law and statutes from the jurisdiction that must be followed; persuasive authority includes case law from other jurisdictions that may influence the decision

Question 6: How does a criminal lawyer prioritize which pieces of evidence to challenge during the case preparation phase?

Which action should you take?

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Only challenge evidence that is unfavorable to the defendant

Focus on evidence that has the greatest potential to create doubt

Challenge evidence based on personal bias

Challenge every piece of evidence regardless of relevance