You Are an Attorney Appointed to Represent a Poor Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are an attorney appointed to represent a poor client accused of rape who has a history of mental illness. During your first several meetings, the man is completely incoherent. Which of the following issues should you address first?

• A)Fitness to stand trial
• B)Possibility of mens rea
• C)A possible insanity defence
• D)Possible civil commitment

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Withholding Allowances

Deductions allowed on a paycheck, used to be calculated to reduce the amount of income tax withheld from an employee's salary.

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Percentage Method

An IRS method for calculating the amount of taxes to withhold from an employee's paycheck based on income brackets.