Rhonda Lawyer Has Agreed to Take on the Criminal Defense

question 7

Multiple Choice

Rhonda Lawyer has agreed to take on the criminal defense case of the famous rap star: Bent Nikel. Bent has been arrested for the murder of his 3rd wife. As part of the fee agreement, Rhonda, a budding writer, wants to secure the literary rights to the entire story. Bent has no objections to this agreement. As Rhonda's trusty paralegal, you should 84) ______

• A) advise Rhonda that you would like to help her with her book.
• B) advise Rhonda that she should make Bent pay her for writing his life story.
• C) advise Rhonda privately that this agreement is probably a violation of her ethical duties.
• D) advise Rhonda that Bent can give her the literary rights so long as the judge approves the agreement.

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Definitions:

Preservation

The maintenance and protection of something, especially to prevent its degradation or destruction.

Bailee

A person or entity temporarily holding property on behalf of another with a duty to return it.

Reimbursement

The act of compensating someone for an expense or loss they have incurred.

Gratuitous Bailment

A bailment where the bailee (the person receiving the property) does not pay the bailor (the property owner) and holds the property for the benefit of the bailor or a third party.