Account Record Keeping
What is the name of the account that attorney's are required to keep the money they receive from client's in?
Attorney Trust Account or Clients' Funds account
What is the name of the Public Defender who spoke to our class?
Danielle Moore
What is the process called where potential jurors are asked questions by the judge and/or the attorneys before being selected?
A Interrogatories
B Deposition
C Voir Dire
D None of the above
Voir Dire
If a person's income qualifies them for food stamps then they qualify for a public defender.
True or False
False
What are the two types of questioning that each lawyer does during a trial?
Direct and Cross Examination
Attorneys must show what information related to each deposit or disbursement?
1)date 2) amount 3) purpose 4) for disbursement, the check number or other payment identification and 5) balance of funds remaining
Why do innocent people plead guilty?
They are afraid that they will be found guilty at trial and be given more jail time by the Judge than what is offered in the plea deal.
Who presents evidence first in a criminal trial? Prosecutor or Defense?
Prosecutor
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
Beyond a reasonable doubt
What is the best way to prepare your witness for trial?
Asking them the direct questions ahead of time and mock cross examination questions.
An attorney shall cause to be created a monthly _________ of all attorney trust account records, client matter records, records of funds of the attorney held in an attorney trust account and the adjusted month-end financial institution statement balance.
reconciliation
What percentage of defendants plead guilty?
95%
Who decides whether a criminal trial is heard by a judge or jury?
A. the Defendant
B. the prosecutor
C. the judge
Defendant
Who files a criminal case?
a) a prosecutor
b) a police officer
c) any member of the public
d) b and c
e) all of the above
d) b and c
What is the name of the case that you read on the issue of probable cause?
Richard Williams v. State
What is the prosecutor's burden of proof in a criminal case?
Must prove the defendant is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Pleading guilty to a crime could cause a person to lose public assistance benefits in some jurisdictions.
True or False
True
What is the last thing that happens before a jury leaves the courtroom to deliberate?
Closing Arguments
misdemeanors and felonies
According to the homework reading what is the best way to deal with an uncooperative witness?
Keep your cool. Stay calm and professional. Maintain eye contact.
New Orleans District Attorney who had a toy electric chair on his desk with the faces of the Defendants that he had prosecuted who were on death row.
Jim Williams.
What is the name of the case where the court ruled that the 6th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution requires the appointment of free attorneys to criminal defendants who can not afford their own?
Gideon v. Wainwright
What happens if one juror doesn't agree with the other jurors as to the defendant's guilt?
Hung jury
If the defendant doesn't appear for trial, at the prosecutor's request a bench warrant is issued for their arrest.
If a victim doesn't appear for trial the case could be dismissed or, if the victim is under subpoena, a body attachment could be issued.
Before an officer can arrest a person they must have what ?
Probable Cause.