Preview Questions Criminal Lawyer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How should a criminal defense attorney handle an unexpected objection raised during cross-examination?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Address the objection immediately with a legal argument

Ask the judge for a recess to review the objection

Ignore the objection and continue questioning

Redirect the question to avoid the objection

Question 2: How can a criminal defense lawyer challenge the admissibility of evidence obtained without a warrant?

Which action should you take?

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By questioning the character of the officer who obtained it

By filing a motion to suppress evidence

By arguing the evidence is irrelevant

By requesting a continuance until a warrant is obtained

Question 3: 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 4: In a criminal trial, what is the primary purpose of a motion in limine?

Which action should you take?

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To request a change in the venue of the trial

To exclude inadmissible evidence before trial

To set the trial date

To introduce new evidence that was previously undisclosed

Question 5: How should a criminal defense lawyer conduct research on "constitutional issues," such as Fourth or Fifth Amendment violations, and what sources should be prioritized?

Which action should you take?

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Research should focus on constitutional precedents, relevant statutes, and case law interpreting the amendments in the context of the case

Constitutional issues should only be researched in federal cases

Constitutional research is unnecessary unless the case involves evidence

Constitutional issues are irrelevant unless the defendant is being charged with a constitutional violation

Question 6: How should a criminal lawyer "address client concerns about cost" in long or complicated criminal defense cases, and what ethical responsibilities must be upheld?

Which action should you take?

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The lawyer should minimize the costs by taking shortcuts in defense preparation

The lawyer should ignore cost concerns and focus on the case's outcome

The lawyer should discuss the costs upfront, provide an estimate, and explain the payment structure while ensuring transparency about additional fees

The lawyer should advise the client to seek other counsel if cost is a concern