What should the punishment be for technicians who provide false information which leads to the conviction of a factually innocent defendant?
What will be an ideal response?
The best answers will look at the range of punishments available under existing law
such as charging the technician with perjury, obstruction of justice or contempt and should
analyze whether existing laws go far enough to protect the integrity of the system.
Objective: Explain the essential elements of obstruction of justice.
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Posttrial motions include:
a. A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict b. A motion for a new trial c. A motion for a directed verdict d. A motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and a motion for a new trial e. All of these choices are correct
What type of contractual provision keeps the remaining provisions of a contract in force if any portion of that contract is judicially declared void, unenforceable, or unconstitutional?
a. arbitration b. indemnity c. merger d. severability
Impeaching a witness means that you are going to
a. have her fired from her job. b. prove she has committed a crime. c. prove that she is a liar. d. show that she is not believable.
File review may be delegated to a(n) ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).