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QUESTION 1

1. A Paralegal is a person with legal skills beyond the secretarial level who works without the supervision of an attorney.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 2

1. Paralegals summarize depositions, interrogatories and police reports.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 3

1. Paralegals interview witnesses and potential clients.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 4

1. Paralegal make recommendations to their supervising attorneys.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 5

1. Paralegal who engage in the unauthorized practice of law are not subject to criminal prosecutions.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 6

1. Paralegals may only be employed by law firms.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 7

1. A person may be tried in civil and criminal court for the same offense.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 8

1. The U.S. District Court is the main trial court in the Federal System.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 9

1. A deposition is an out of court statement by a party or witness under oath.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 10

1. A summons gives the defendant notice of a legal action against him/her.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 11

1. The plaintiff may himself serve the complaint on the defendant.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 12

1. The defendant may answer the complaint by ignoring it.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 13

1. A compulsory counterclaim must be related to the issues contained in the complaint.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 14

1. The duty of the prosecution in a criminal case is to protect the accused's constitutional rights.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 15

1. The highest court in New York State is the Supreme Court.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 16

1. A potential juror can only be excused from the trial for cause.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 17

1. The subject matter jurisdiction of the NY Surrogate's Court includes probate of wills.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 18

1. A written opinion of any judge that disagrees with the conclusion reached by the majority is known as a concurring opinion.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 19

1. The prosecution in a criminal case always has a right of appeal if the defendant is acquitted.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 20

1. In NY, normally you have 20 days to Answer the allegations in a Complaint.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 21

1. The Statute of Limitations is the time within which the Defendant must file his/her answer.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 22

1. The Paralegal should try to discover solutions to the legal matter during the interview with the client.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 23

1. Service of process may be made on anyone who answers the door at the defendant's residence who is of suitable age and discretion.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 24

1. The opinion of the jury is called the verdict.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 25

1. The trial phase of a lawsuit is the formal presentation of evidence by both sides to the case.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 26

1. When an attorney represents a client it means that the attorney endorses the client's acts or views.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 27

1. Arraignment is when the accused is formally charged by the court with committing a crime and the entry of initial plea.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 28

1. An appeal is brought by the appellant in the case
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 29

1. Original jurisdiction courts are courts that hear a case for the first time (not on appeal).
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 30

1. The paralegal should not reveal that he is not an attorney to the client during the interview.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 31

1. An attorney may ask a leading question during direct examination.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 32

1. A paralegal may give legal advice to a client during the interview.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 33

1. Negligence is an intentional tort.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 34

1. The paralegal may discuss and agree upon the appropriate legal fees with the client.
2. True
3. False

2 points

QUESTION 35

1. Assault is defined as an imminent fear of a battery.
2. True
3. False