The name for the process of challenging the government’s (and the defendant’s) use of jury strikes in a racially based manner and named for the U.S. Supreme Court case where the principle was developed is
a. a Miller challenge.
b. a Brandeis challenge.
c. a Peremptory challenge.
d. a Batson challenge.
d. a Batson challenge.
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Evidence that is incriminating
A. is not allowed at trial B. tends to prove criminal conduct C. is a confession D. is testimonial
A paralegal may not
a. sign a letter containing legal advice b. recommend a course of conduct to a client c. explain a client’s rights or obligations d. interpret a statute for a client e. all of the above
Courts may consider all but which of the following factors when determining whether to order a greater property division rather than alimony?
A. Alimony allows spouses to make a "clean break" and go their separate ways. B. Alimony may require a continuing legal relationship between former spouses. C. An alimony award has tax ramifications. D. There is no difference to consider.
Reasons why the plaintiff should not recover even if all of the allegations of the complaint are true is:
A) precedent B) pleading C) affirmative defense D) cause of action