Defending Unpopular Clients Is the Basis for a Great Deal

question 83

Multiple Choice

Defending unpopular clients is the basis for a great deal of criticism of lawyers. What is the core legal ethical value in defending an unpopular client?

• A)Every client is entitled to legal representation, no matter how unpopular or heinous the crime.
• B)It is not ethical for a defense attorney to defend someone who is lying about their innocence.
• C)As a matter of legal ethics, no lawyer may represent someone who intentionally perjured him/herself after being advised against doing so.
• D)As long as the client is adequately represented in a court of law, defense attorney ethics are secondary.

Apply legal principles to determine the enforceability of renegotiated contracts and agreements.

Interpret the legal consequences of actions taken in reliance on promises, including the application of the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

Understand the distinction and examples of high vs. low self-monitors.

Recognize and describe different personality assessment tools and their purposes.

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

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Interest Payment

The amount paid by a borrower to a lender as compensation for the use of borrowed money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal.

Premium

The amount paid for an insurance policy or the amount by which a bond sells above its face value.

Discount on Bonds Payable

The discrepancy between a bond's face value and its sale price when it is sold below its face value.