NH supreme court
How many Justices sit on the NH supreme court?
5
603 legal aid is a nonprofit organization that provides what type of services?
Free civil legal services
In a criminal case, who has the burden of proof?
the prosecution
What makes New Hampshire unique among most U.S. states when it comes to sales tax?
it has no general sales tax
What do lawyers mean when they say a witness is “hostile”?
What is unwilling or biased against the side questioning them?
Who appoints justices to the NH supreme court?
The Governor
True or False: 603 Legal Aid handles criminal defense cases.
False
Which amendment guarantees the right to an attorney in criminal cases?
A) First
B) Fourth
C) Sixth
D) Eighth
sixth amendment
If a New Hampshire law conflicts with the New Hampshire Constitution, which body has the authority to strike it down?
A) The Governor
B) The State Legislature
C) The New Hampshire Supreme Court
D) The U.S. Congress
C) The New Hampshire Supreme Court
Which of the following is a REAL legal term?
A) Fruit of the poisonous tree
B) The rule of cool
C) The chaos clause
D) Judicial vibes
A) Fruit of the poisonous tree) meaning the evidence is obtained illegally.
What type of cases does the NH supreme court mostly hear?
Lower court appeals
Which group is MOST likely to qualify for help from 603 Legal Aid?
A) Business owners
B) Low-income residents
C) Tourists
D) Corporations
B) Low-income residents
Which standard of proof is used in criminal cases?
A) Preponderance of the evidence
B) Clear and convincing evidence
C) Beyond a reasonable doubt
D) Probable cause
C: beyond a reasonable doubt
What makes the New Hampshire House of Representatives unique compared to other states?
It is one of the largest legislative bodies in the world
Which dramatic courtroom phrase actually just means “bring the prisoner to court”?
A) Mens rea
B) Subpoena
C) Habeas corpus
D) Voir dire
C: habeas corpus?
Which situation BEST represents the type of case 603 Legal Aid would handle?
A) A corporation suing another corporation
B) A tenant facing eviction without a lawyer
C) A person charged with armed robbery
D) A business dispute over profits
B) a tenant facing eviction without a lawyer?
What does “jurisdiction” mean?
a court’s authority to hear a case
New Hampshire’s legislature is officially known by what unique name?
the General Court
Which phrase literally means “the decision stands” and makes lawyers sound fancy?
A) Obiter dicta
B) Stare decisis
C) Habeas corpus
D) De novo
B) Stare decisis
True or False: The New Hampshire Supreme Court can overturn a lower court decision even if it disagrees with the outcome but finds no legal error.
false, there must be a legal error to overturn the ruling
Which factor MOST directly explains why organizations like 603 Legal Aid exist within the U.S. legal system?
A) Civil cases are less important than criminal cases
B) Lawyers are required to provide free services
C) There is no guaranteed right to an attorney in most civil cases
D) State governments do not fund courts
C) There is no guaranteed right to an attorney in most civil cases
Besides the bar exam, what ethical requirement must lawyers meet to be licensed?
passing a character and fitness review
Why does New Hampshire not have a separate intermediate appellate court?
because appeals go directly to the NH Supreme Court, making it the state’s primary appellate court
What does it mean when a judge “takes judicial notice”?
the judge accepts a fact as true without requiring proof?