Chapter 6 test
The attorney-client relationship is legally comparable to which of the following relationships?
Husband and wife.
Attorney-client privilege may ethically be revoked under which of the following situations?
The defense attorney wants to prevent their client from injuring someone.
True or false: If a defense attorney is not sure that the client would be committing perjury, there is no legal duty to disclose his concerns.
True.
Which motions demand that the prosecutor reveal exculpatory information?
Brady motions.
Which of the following statements about discovery is true?
Discovery may challenge an opponent's story early in a case and make it more difficult for the opponent to change the story as new evidence is uncovered.
Wolfe and Piquero found that officers who perceived that organizational procedures were fair were less likely to do which of the following?
Engage in misconduct.
Which of the following would help a new police chief weaken the existing subculture?
Increasing diversity in the force through new hires.
According to the text, which of the following are factors affecting the ethical climate of an organization?
Reward structure; Leadership; Organizational messages.
Which of the following are positive attributes of the police personality?
Safety; Empathy.
In most federal court cases, the parties involved meet near the beginning of the case to develop a discovery plan. Which of the following topics are discussed during this meeting?
The amount of time needed for discovery; The subjects for discovery and whether discovery should be conducted in phases.
Which of the following is considered an unintentional error by the prosecutor as pertains to discovery?
The prosecutor mistakenly believed evidence was not material.
Which of the following describes pluralistic ignorance?
The vocal minority shaping the perception of sub cultural values.
What recent research indicates that the "blue curtain of secrecy" is breaking down?
There are more women and minorities on the force.