Law
What can one do when the Governor unlawfully declares a State of Emergence? Secondly, pick and describe a scenario in which the Governor can legally declare a State of Emergency.Explain the requirements necessary for reasonable suspicion, probable cause, and beyond a reasonable doubt, and provide an example of when each is required.What does it mean to sustain an objection? What does it mean to overrule an objection?You are representing Kevin, a Firestone State Trooper, in a civil case. The plaintiff, Sarah, is alleging that your client falsely arrested her for an offense she did not commit. During discovery, Sarah presents only a picture of the arrest record from the database. Given that Sarah is not alleging that she was overtimed, what motion could you make during pre-trial and what grounds should you use for the motion. What standards would you have to meet for the motion to be accepted?You are a Public Defender working for the Department of Justice. An Associate Attorney General, Who is your superior and helps manage the State Attorney's Office, contacts you and orders you to take more guilty pleas in case you have a good chance of winning acquittals so that they can raise the conviction rate. Is this ethical? What should you do in this situation?What legal grounds exist for an appeal? What court handles appeals, and how do you file for an appeal to be heard by them?Explain sentencing Limitations in the State of Firestone as set by both statutory and Constitutional law. What are some types of punishments that could be issued other than incarceration? Can these punishments be issued in conjunction with the max incarceration time?Roger is forbidden by his mother to cross the street without an adult. One day, as Roger is walking down the sidewalk alone, a car swerves off the road and onto the sidewalk. In order to avoid being hit, Roger jumps into the street. Explain if Roger has broken his mother's rule by its content and by the intent of the rule?Explain the difference between a lay witness and an expert witness. How should you introduce a witness as an expert?Dani is being battered to the point of serious bodily injury by an unidentified subject; as a result of this, she draws a legally obtained weapon and open fires on them. Unbeknownst to Dani, she is walking slow and Deputy Xavier is in her line of fire (though she does not see them), and is shot by Dani. Deputy Xavier returns fire, killing Dani. Between Dani and Deputy Xavier, who is justified in their usage of deadly force? 1) Dani 2) Deputy Xavier 3) Both of them 4) Neither of themWhich of these is NOT a reason a judge should dismiss a juror? 1) Conflict of interest 2) Legal competence 3) Potential bias 4) EmploymentWhich of these questions would you be most likely to object to? 1) where did the crime occur? 2) was there physical contact between the suspect and the victim? 3) was it the defendant who shot the victim and disposed of the murder weapon 4) how many times did the suspect fire their weapon?On what grounds would you object to your selected question in 14(a)?What party can walve their presentation of evidence? 1) The plaintiff/prosecution 2) the defense 3) both the plaintiff/prosecution and the defense 4) neither the plaintiff/prosecution nor the defense