Questions and Answers
What are Jade's obligations to Rick now that she knows the truth about Rick's crimes?
Jade must continue to zealously represent her client and to maintain her client's confidentiality.
When Audra reads and analyzes cases, this is called ________.
briefing cases
If a panel of judges hears Rick's appeal and there is more than one opinion from the majority, what is this opinion called?
Rick's right to have notice and a chance to present his case in court is based on the due process clauses of the Fourth and Fifteenth Amendments to the U.S. Constitution.
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On her first reading of each case, Audra should not take notes.
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What are the two model codes from which the states have enacted their rules that govern attorney ethics?
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Rick cannot be deprived of his liberty without having notice and a real chance to present his case in court.
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The first element Audra will find when the body of the case begins is the ________.
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The first element Audra will find at the beginning of a judicial opinion is the ________.
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Study Notes
Case Study #1: Jade Jackson and Rick Johns
- Jade Jackson is a criminal defense attorney representing Rick Johns, accused of rape.
- Rick confesses to Jade that he not only committed the alleged crime but has also raped others and is HIV positive.
- Jade is required to maintain client confidentiality and zealously represent Rick despite his admissions of guilt.
- Rick is found guilty of rape; if a panel of judges hears his appeal and there are differing opinions, it is termed a concurring opinion.
- Rick's right to present his case in court is protected by the due process clauses, specifically referencing the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments, not the Fourth and Fifteenth.
Case Study #2: Audra the Paralegal
- Audra is a paralegal employed at a criminal law firm tasked with researching criminal trespass law.
- Identifying legal questions from judicial opinions, known as “standards,” is a part of Audra's duties.
- Audra's process includes briefing cases, which involves summarizing the essential points of judicial decisions.
- In her initial readings of each case, Audra should refrain from taking notes to focus on comprehension first.
- The beginning of a judicial opinion typically includes the name of the case and the judge(s) who authored the opinion.
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Explore the complexities of criminal law with this case study involving Jade Jackson, a defense attorney, and her client, Rick Johns, who confesses to multiple rapes. This quiz will challenge your understanding of legal ethics and the implications of attorney-client privilege in sensitive cases. Delve into the difficult moral and legal situations faced by defense attorneys.
