Preview Questions Criminal Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: What is the primary focus of a criminal defense lawyer in the pre-trial phase?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

To investigate the facts and build a defense strategy

To work on post-conviction appeals

To coordinate with the prosecution for a plea agreement

To gather evidence for sentencing

Question 2: When preparing for a criminal trial, what is the best method for organizing case documents and evidence?

Which action should you take?

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Storing documents randomly and retrieving them when necessary

Using a systematic filing method that aligns with the trial strategy

Storing documents and evidence in separate boxes without categorization

Relying solely on digital records without backup

Question 3: How can a criminal lawyer "manage client stress" during complex cases, and what strategies should be employed to help a client stay focused and engaged in their defense?

Which action should you take?

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The lawyer should minimize contact with the client to avoid stress

The lawyer should tell the client to avoid thinking about the case until the trial starts

The lawyer should provide consistent updates, manage expectations, reassure the client about the process, and ensure they feel involved in their defense strategy

The lawyer should focus on the case facts and ignore the client's emotional state

Question 4: What strategy should a criminal defense lawyer use when presenting an alibi defense in court?

Which action should you take?

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Focus on discrediting the prosecution's key witnesses

Introduce physical evidence showing the defendant's innocence

Present expert testimony regarding the defendant's mental state

Call witnesses who can testify to the defendant's whereabouts

Question 5: Which of the following is a valid source for researching criminal case law at the appellate level?

Which action should you take?

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Appellate court decisions and their interpretations

Trial court decisions and oral arguments

The defendant's personal notes

Interviews with witnesses

Question 6: What should a criminal defense lawyer do if a client is reluctant to cooperate in the preparation of their defense?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

File a motion to compel the client to cooperate

Proceed without the client's cooperation and focus on other strategies

Explore the reasons behind the client's reluctance and attempt to work through those issues

Withdraw from the case and inform the court of the client's lack of cooperation