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1. to develop the witness’s testimony
2. calling a hostile witness 3. calling an adverse party 4. when a witness is identified with an adverse party
When can leading questions be used on the direct examination of a witness?
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Yes
Can a lawyer be disciplined for violating professionalism standards?
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1 year
Beginning in July 2013 Florida Statute 95.11 (mortgage foreclosures) plaintiffs are required to bring a deficiency action related to a note secured by a mortgage against residential property within this time period:
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William H. Taft
Who was the first US president to also serve as a Supreme Court Justice?
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175 days
Under Fla. R. Crim. Pro 3.191 regarding Speedy Trial Without Demand, the number of days a person charged with a felony is to be brought to trial after arrest, unless waived by the defendant.
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Section 90.801
Which section of the evidence code states:
Hearsay is a statement made by a person (other than while testifying at the trial or at a hearing) offered in evidence to prove the truth of the matter asserted. |
Judge Robert K. Rouse, Jr.
Which local Circuit Judge wrote the Creed of Professionalism adopted by the Florida courts?
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10 mph
F.S. 316.081
It is a non-criminal traffic infraction punishable as a moving violation if you drive more than ______ miles per hour below the posted speed limit when on a road, street, or highway having two or more lanes allowing movement in the same direction.
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True
TRUE OR FALSE?
Every sitting Justice went to either Harvard or Yale Law Schools. |
1) Capital Offenses
2) Offenses Punishable by Life
Per Fla. R. Crim. Pro. 3.131, unless charged with these 2 types of offenses, every person charged with a crime shall be entitled to pretrial release on reasonable conditions.
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1. Statements inconsistent with present testimony
2. Showing bias 3. Attacking character 4. Defect of capacity, ability or opportunity to observe, remember or recount the matter 5. Proof by other witnesses about material facts
The Evidence Code lists 5 methods of attacking the credibility of a witness. List 3 of the 5.
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Competence, Character, Integrity, Civility, Commitment.
What are at least three components of professionalism?
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headlights
In 2013 flashing “these” became a protected form of speech in Florida.
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True
TRUE OR FALSE?
Justice Thomas went seven years without asking a question during oral arguments. |
Two prior incidents of violence, one within 6 months of filing
What must be alleged by the petitioner seeking an injunction for repeat violence under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.610?
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True
True or False.
Under the Evidence Code, the trial court may take Judicial Notice of official seals of governmental agencies and departments of the United States and of any state, territory, or jurisdiction of the United States. |
Henry Latimer who mentored thousands, instilling in them his passion for equality, excellence, respect and professionalism.
The Florida Bar Center for Professionalism is named after one of Florida’s first African-American judges. Who is it?
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$30.9 million
In 2013, the Florida Legislature passed SB 1852 and appropriated this amount in order to help the courts and clerks clear back logged foreclosure cases?
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RUTH BADER GINSBURG
As a litigator, this Supreme Court Justice argued 6 cases in front of the Supreme Court and won 5 of them, all of them victories for gender equality.
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1) Was the violation willful?
2) Was the violation substantial? 3) Did the violation prejudice the defendant’s trial preparation?
The three prong analysis trial courts must use under Richardson v. State, 246 So.2d 771 (Fla.1971) to determine whether a defendant has been prejudiced by a violation of the State’s discovery obligations.
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Journalist, Lawyer, Fiduciary, Accountant, Psychotherapist, Sexual Assault Counselor, Domestic Violence Advocate, Husband-Wife, Clergy, Trade Secrets
There are 10 privileges identified in the Evidence Code. Name 5 of the 10 privileges.
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“To opposing parties and their counsel, I pledge fairness, integrity and civility not only in court, but also in written oral communications.”
The Oath of Admission to the Florida Bar has included a civility component since 2011. What does it require?
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1. Expert's knowledge helps trier of fact understand the evidence or determine a fact in issue;
2. Testimony is based on sufficient facts or data; 3. Reliable principles & methods were used; 4. Expert reliably applied those principles & methods
What four elements must be present to allow an expert to testify in the form of an opinion?
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JOHN ROBERTS JR.
Which Supreme Court Justice met his wife on a blind date?
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1) Determine if the juror is a member of a distinct group
2) Inquire of the proponent of the strike to provide a race neutral reason 3) Determine whether or not the race neutral explanation is genuine
The three step analysis that trial courts must use under Melbourne v. State, 679 So.2d 759 (Fla. 1996) whenever a race based objection is made to a peremptory challenge of a prospective juror during jury selection.
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Justice Blackmun
Which Supreme Court Justice wrote the opinion for Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 509 U.S. 579 (1993)?
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