Actual innocence is always a basis for a new trial.
a. True
b. False
Answer: F
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- In Indiana, the following statement made by a judicial candidate would be a violation of judicial ethical rules: "I pledge to be tough on child molesters."
- An attorney-client communication must be made in written form for the rules of confidentiality to apply.
- The probability of a reversal declines as each subsequent level of appeal occurs and the original decision is affirmed.
- Which type of contempt is usually used to punish someone for courtroom misconduct?
- A prosecutor shall do all of the following except
- According to the Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct, contingency fees are allowed in all but which of the following type of case?
- We discussed several types of contempt. Which of the following is not a type of contempt we discussed?
- Which of the following entities (according to the cases we discussed) are traditionally charged with the regulation of attorneys?
- Which of the following describe some of the most common ethical issues for attorneys, paralegals, and support staff alike?
- Unlike other professions, the legal profession is based on what system?
- Regarding possible conflicts of interest, how are the rules written?
- Who can waive the privileged information produced as a result of the attorney-client relationship?
- Who files a civil complaint?
- Procedural law is always enacted by state general assemblies in order to protect the separation of powers.
- Normally a defendant in a criminal proceeding who remains in jail over 6 months is there on his own motion.
- Ordinarily, an affirmative defense must be plead in a responsive pleading or the court may consider the argument "waived."
- A defendant may seek to have a case brought before the federal courts when federal jurisdiction arises in a case that is already underway in state court.
- The law treats a corporation as a person.
- A court may not acquire jurisdiction over an individual who is not domiciled in the court's jurisdiction.
- Imprisonment is one of the possible verdicts during a civil trial.
- Where is one authority for a court to impose jurisdiction over persons beyond their geographical boundaries?
- Which of the following provides the authority of a court over the actual dispute between the parties?
- Which of the following governs issues arising between parties in regard to private rights?
- When does default judgment on the complaint occur?
- What may be filed if the complaint is deficient in some way?