Discretion is defined as the ability to ______.

a. make choices and to act or not act on them
b. distinguish between right and wrong
c. make informed decisions on the basis of ideology and folk-knowledge
d. make ill-informed choices that are not based on experience


a. make choices and to act or not act on them

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When must the court appoint a counsel to represent the defendant?

A) In all felony cases B) Counsel must be provided for any defendant brought to trial irrespective of the charge. C) In all criminal cases when defendant is poor D) In all capital cases

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

1. Padding charges is the exaggeration of time spent working on a case. 2. There are 50 hr of recommended Pro Bono work for practicing lawyers. 3. The Continuing legal education requirement for lawyers consists of 50 hr a year of ethics training. 4. Most lawyers charge per hour. 5. Virginia is the only state that makes complaints against lawyers public.

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What percentage of thefts is reported to the police?

A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 50%

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