LS 101 - Week 3 - Legal Ethics and Legal Profession

What is the most common type of charge of legal misconduct?

MONEY!!!

What is the latitude argument?

(1) overzealous (2) theatrical

What is "The Oath" and how is it problematic?

(1) graduation (2) vague terms

What characterizes lawyers being 'of good character'?

Honesty, integrity, and reliability

Why is it rare for lawyers to get disbarred?

What are LAWyers experts in? And how can they use this to their advantage?

What are the contradicting public perceptions of lawyers?

Admired and reviled

How do law societies have legal monopoly? How is this problematic?

(1) set standards (2) who is a good lawyer and who is not

What is the role of the code of professional conduct?

(1) ethical standards (2) prohibitive language (3) window dressing

What are the three expectations of lawyers?

(1) representative (2) legal officer (3) public citizen

What is a lawyer expected to do as a representative of client?

(1) advise client (2) vigor/competence (3) optimal result (4) prompt & diligent

What is a lawyer expected to do as an officer of the legal system?

(1) confines of the law (2) legitimate & non-abusive (3) don't disrepute system

What is a lawyer expected to do as a public citizen?

(1) accessible (2) reform (3) community interests (3) civic duties

What is the moral question with lawyers?

Use law as given OR follow sense of ethics/morality

What is the role of the crown attorney?

(1) who do they represent? (2) likelihood of conviction (3) discretionary power (4) ensure due process

What are plea bargains?

I accept guilt for lesser sentence

What is problematic about plea bargaining?

(1) visible minority (2) impartiality (3) power imbalance

What are the advantages of plea bargaining?

(1) Efficiency (2) consult victims (3) pros & cons (4) voluntary & informed consent

What is the crown's role in relation to fairness and impartiality?

(1) ensure fair trial (2) seek truth/justice

What is the crown's role in relation to disclosure?

Think . . .All cards on deck for fair play

What is a critique of full disclosure?

If it is revealed that a survivor of sexual assault has had five abortions, it could discredit the person.