The Most Common Deviance of Lawyers Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

The most common deviance of lawyers is

• A)overcharging clients.
• B)accounting abuses.
• C)fee-splitting.
• D)fraudulent advertising.

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Definitions:

Legal Precedent

A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that is either binding or persuasive for a court when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

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Case of First Impression

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