What are two possible justifications for the attorney-client privilege?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer can include any two of the following:

(1) Maintaining a confidential exchange between an attorney and his or her client makes for a more orderly court procedure.
(2) Free communication with an attorney reduces undue delay and excessive litigation by allowing the attorney to more accurately assess the merits of taking the matter to trial or whether to accept the client's employment.
(3) The constitutional guarantee of the "right to counsel" is given full force and effect.

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A _____________ develops when juveniles are encouraged and supported by persons in their lives who engage in criminal activities or are in routine contact with criminal institutions

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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In the context of home monitoring, home incarceration requires that offenders remain home at all times with exceptions being made for attendance at religious services.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following 2006 statistics reported by the Bureau of Justice is true?

a. There were 512 police training facilities that offered basic recruit training. b. Topics with the most instruction included diversity, interpersonal skills, and self-defense. c. Coverage of community policing decreased slightly. d. Academies with a predominately academic orientation had a higher completion rate.

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In the 1950s the CIA tested drugs on Americans without their consent or knowledge

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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