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Legal ethics only concerns the duties of an attorney towards the court.
Legal ethics only concerns the duties of an attorney towards the court.
False (B)
The law is considered a trade or a craft rather than a profession.
The law is considered a trade or a craft rather than a profession.
False (B)
Lawyers should only master the tenets and principles of law without fidelity to them.
Lawyers should only master the tenets and principles of law without fidelity to them.
False (B)
The sources of legal ethics include the Civil Code, Penal Code, and Local Government Code.
The sources of legal ethics include the Civil Code, Penal Code, and Local Government Code.
A lawyer should always present false statements of fact or law to mislead the judge.
A lawyer should always present false statements of fact or law to mislead the judge.
It is acceptable for a lawyer to reveal the secrets of their client if it serves the interest of the case.
It is acceptable for a lawyer to reveal the secrets of their client if it serves the interest of the case.
A lawyer is encouraged to delay legal proceedings for personal gain.
A lawyer is encouraged to delay legal proceedings for personal gain.
In the defense of a person accused of crime, a lawyer should present every possible defense allowed by law.
In the defense of a person accused of crime, a lawyer should present every possible defense allowed by law.
The legal profession is considered a trade focused on reaping large profits.
The legal profession is considered a trade focused on reaping large profits.
Attorneys may freely advertise their services to attract more clients.
Attorneys may freely advertise their services to attract more clients.
The main goal of legal advocacy is to maximize profits for the attorney.
The main goal of legal advocacy is to maximize profits for the attorney.
An attorney's obligations to the client should be prioritized over personal interests and financial gains.
An attorney's obligations to the client should be prioritized over personal interests and financial gains.
