No matter how much pressure a paralegal receives from family or friends, they are prohibited from dispensing legal advice to anyone.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
True
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A civilian (not a sworn law enforcement officer) is subject to civil liability for false arrest if the civilian arrests another person with probable cause to believe a crime has been committed and the person committed it, but was mistaken
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
One day, police officers were involved in a high-speed chase through city limits after a driver sped through a school zone. When they finally caught up with the driver, the police immediately arrested Betty at the scene. Because Betty was arrested at the scene and without a warrant, the court may hold a hearing during first appearance to determine whether there was probable cause to arrest her. This hearing is known as:
a. Richardson hearing b. Allen hearing c. Lewis hearing d. Gerstein hearing
Which of the following have some said undermines the system of justice?
a. lawyer negligence b. unrestrained zeal c. lawyer incompetence d. lawyer posturing
Currently, drug offenders with no prior involvement in crime do not receive long, mandatory prison sentences
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.