Under a nolo contendere plea the defendant:
A) admits no wrongdoing, but agrees to serve the sentence.
B) does not incur liability in any possible civil trial arising out of the same acts.
C) relinquishes his presumption of innocence.
D) maintains his innocence, but allows the court to sentence him as if he were guilty.
E) A and B
E) A and B
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In a trial by a judge,the judge acts asboth the finder of and the determiner of law.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Commercial liability insurance is generally a non-admissible issue when determining damages because judges and juries may be unduly swayed by a(n):
A. Reasonable settlement offer B. Unreasonable settlement offer C. Deep pocket D. All of the above E. None of the above
Connie Paralegal is divorcing her husband. She hired a lawyer but has decided that she does not want to pay for a lawyer. She fires the lawyer and makes a court appearance by herself against her husband's lawyer. Connie
A) has committed UPL because she must have a lawyer represent her. B) has not committed UPL because she has the right to represent herself. C) has committed UPL because paralegals cannot make appearances in court. D) has committed UPL but will not get in trouble for it unless the lawyer complains.
In the federal system, the notice of appeal is filed in the appellate court.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)