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What does the term 'belief' denote in the context of legal terminology?
What does the term 'belief' denote in the context of legal terminology?
- A general consensus among legal professionals.
- A person actually supposes the fact to be true. (correct)
- A person's opinion based on hearsay.
- A person is certain that a fact is true.
What is required for informed consent to be considered 'confirmed in writing'?
What is required for informed consent to be considered 'confirmed in writing'?
- A verbal confirmation of the consent by the person.
- An email communication sent to the person.
- A written document signed by a third party.
- A written record that indicates the person's agreement. (correct)
Which rule addresses reporting professional misconduct?
Which rule addresses reporting professional misconduct?
- Rule 8.5
- Rule 8.2
- Rule 8.3 (correct)
- Rule 8.4
What does the term 'Informed Consent' refer to in the context of the client-lawyer relationship?
What does the term 'Informed Consent' refer to in the context of the client-lawyer relationship?
Which rule focuses on the obligations lawyers have to keep client information confidential?
Which rule focuses on the obligations lawyers have to keep client information confidential?
Which option best encapsulates the concept of 'disciplinary authority' as per Rule 8?
Which option best encapsulates the concept of 'disciplinary authority' as per Rule 8?
What is the primary concern addressed by Rule 1.7 regarding conflicts of interest?
What is the primary concern addressed by Rule 1.7 regarding conflicts of interest?
What does Rule 8.1 primarily focus on?
What does Rule 8.1 primarily focus on?
Which aspect is NOT covered under Rule 1.8 concerning conflicts of interest?
Which aspect is NOT covered under Rule 1.8 concerning conflicts of interest?
What does Rule 1.10 address in terms of conflicts of interest?
What does Rule 1.10 address in terms of conflicts of interest?
What must criminal defense attorneys inform non-citizen defendants about when considering a guilty plea?
What must criminal defense attorneys inform non-citizen defendants about when considering a guilty plea?
Under the Strickland test, what constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel regarding immigration consequences?
Under the Strickland test, what constitutes ineffective assistance of counsel regarding immigration consequences?
What must an attorney do when a defendant is charged with a clear deportable offense?
What must an attorney do when a defendant is charged with a clear deportable offense?
What is considered best practice for attorneys regarding non-citizen clients and immigration consequences?
What is considered best practice for attorneys regarding non-citizen clients and immigration consequences?
In relation to criminal defense practice post-Strickland, what is a necessary action regarding non-citizen clients?
In relation to criminal defense practice post-Strickland, what is a necessary action regarding non-citizen clients?
What must a lawyer do if withdrawal alone is insufficient according to Rule 4.1?
What must a lawyer do if withdrawal alone is insufficient according to Rule 4.1?
According to Rule 1.2(d), what should a lawyer not assist a client with?
According to Rule 1.2(d), what should a lawyer not assist a client with?
What does Rule 1.4(a)(5) specify a lawyer must do if they know a client expects assistance that would violate the Rules?
What does Rule 1.4(a)(5) specify a lawyer must do if they know a client expects assistance that would violate the Rules?
What does Rule 1.3 emphasize regarding a lawyer's representation of a client?
What does Rule 1.3 emphasize regarding a lawyer's representation of a client?
What might cause a lawyer to face disciplinary action according to Rule 1.2 and Rule 3.3?
What might cause a lawyer to face disciplinary action according to Rule 1.2 and Rule 3.3?
What is the safe harbor provision related to clients in the marijuana industry?
What is the safe harbor provision related to clients in the marijuana industry?
If there is no agreement with a client, what must a lawyer do under Rule 1.16?
If there is no agreement with a client, what must a lawyer do under Rule 1.16?
What should a lawyer do if they are tempted to violate the rules according to Rule 1.16?
What should a lawyer do if they are tempted to violate the rules according to Rule 1.16?
What must a lawyer do before making a permissive disclosure of client information?
What must a lawyer do before making a permissive disclosure of client information?
What is the primary consideration a lawyer must have when disclosing information under Rule 1.6(b)?
What is the primary consideration a lawyer must have when disclosing information under Rule 1.6(b)?
What does Rule 1.2(a) imply regarding a lawyer's authority to act on behalf of a client?
What does Rule 1.2(a) imply regarding a lawyer's authority to act on behalf of a client?
In situations where a lawyer needs advice from an attorney outside their firm, what must they obtain?
In situations where a lawyer needs advice from an attorney outside their firm, what must they obtain?
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding public records?
Which of the following is a correct statement regarding public records?
What is a lawyer’s obligation when handling offers of settlement according to Rule 1.2?
What is a lawyer’s obligation when handling offers of settlement according to Rule 1.2?
What should a lawyer limit when making a permissive disclosure?
What should a lawyer limit when making a permissive disclosure?
What does the 'reasonably believes necessary' requirement pertain to?
What does the 'reasonably believes necessary' requirement pertain to?