People in the Courtroom
This person is in charge of the courtroom, makes decisions about the law, and delivers verdicts.
Judge
This court handles disputes between people or businesses, usually involving money or another legal remedy.
Civil Court
What can happen to attorney-client privilege if you voluntarily share your lawyer’s advice with other people?
You may waive (give up) the privilege.
This group listens to the evidence and decides whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty in a criminal law jury trial.
You are 16 years old and are accused of shoplifting a $100 pair of shoes from a store. The government files a case against you. Which type of court would generally handle your case?
Juvenile Delinquency Court
You privately share information about your case with your attorney while asking for legal advice. Is that conversation generally protected from being revealed in court?
Yes — Attorney-Client Privilege
A 15-year-old is involved in a juvenile dependency case because the court is deciding whether it is safe for them to remain in their current home. The young person has someone in court whose job is to represent them, protect their legal rights, and make sure their voice is heard. Who is this person?
The child's attorney or Minor's Counsel
An adult is accused of stealing packages from a U.S. Postal Service mail truck. Because the conduct involves U.S. mail and they are charged under federal law, which court system would generally hear the case?
Federal Court
A client tells their lawyer they plan to rob a store tomorrow and asks the lawyer to help them plan how to avoid getting caught. Is this conversation protected by attorney-client privilege?
No. The crime-fraud exception applies.
During a criminal trial, one attorney argues that the government has proven the defendant committed the crime, while another argues there is reasonable doubt. Who are these two people?
Prosecutor and Defense Attorney
You are 18 years old and go to the doctor for a routine checkup. The doctor recommends a blood test, but you say you do not want one. The doctor performs the blood test anyway without your consent. You decide to sue the doctor. Which type of court would handle the case?
civil court
You are 18 and are accused of underage drinking. During a private meeting, you tell your attorney that you used a fake ID to buy alcohol and ask for advice about what could happen. Is what you told your attorney generally protected?
Yes - Attorney Client Privledge
Alex is riding a bike when a driver runs a stop sign and hits them. Alex is injured, and a civil lawsuit is filed against the driver seeking money for the injuries. In the lawsuit, who is Alex in the case, who is the driver in the case?
Alex is the plaintiff, the driver is the defendant.
A 16-year-old has a job, manages their own money, and wants to become legally independent from their parents. They ask the court to become emancipated. Which type of court would handle this case?
Family Court
You just turned 18 and rent your first apartment. You privately tell your attorney that you have not paid rent for two months and ask for legal advice about what your landlord can do. Can your attorney generally be forced to reveal what you told them?
No — attorney-client privilege