Duties to legal system and public judges

Question 1

Appointments by the court

Answer 1

must accecpt unless it is a violation of rules; finaincial hardship; unable to rep client well

Question 2

Conflicts in a quick advice program

Answer 2

lawyers are only subject if they KNOW of the conflict. Not enough time to do a full conflict check.

Question 3

Being a member or officer in legal service org;

Answer 3

can’t participate in acitivites that might harm atty’s main clients

Question 4

a lawyer advocates for a law change and it will hurt their client, is that ok

Answer 4

yes, the atty must disclose if client may benefit from the reform.

Question 5

politicial donations

Answer 5

Can’t pay to play. Deterime what the purpose of themoney was for.

Question 6

Judge: Duties-

Answer 6

avoid impropiety or appearance of it; not abuse prestige of office

Question 7

Communications between a judge and atty from one side are prohibited unless:

Answer 7

expressly allowed by law; mediation or settlement; emergencies.

Question 8

Can a judge make a comment about a case?

Answer 8

No. It could impact the fair trial

Question 9

A judge thinks a verdict is unreasonable, what can jduge do?

Answer 9

Nothing. No commending or admonishing jurors for verdict.

Question 10

Grounds for judicial disqualification

Answer 10

bias; prior involvment; ecomonic interest; family; contributions by litigator;

Question 11

Judicial reporting of compensation from other avenues

Answer 11

must report extrajudicial compensation; reimbursements; gifts; loans; etc.

Question 12

Judicial participating in organizations

Answer 12

may partake in religious; charitable; and civic; and orgs concenced with law

Question 13

A judge is asked to testify at gov’t hearing: ok?

Answer 13

No, unless it relates to law or admin of it.

Question 14

A judge is with a business

Answer 14

Can’t do that.

Question 15

Can a judge practice law

Answer 15

yes, but only if it is pro se, legal advice to family, or documents for family.

Question 16

Appearance of immporirty define

Answer 16

it can be vague such as anything that can make the perception bad. Judge must comply with the laws.

Question 17

May a judge consult with another judge in an area of the law

Answer 17

yes.

Question 18

A judge must withdraw themselves if family interests conflict, what is family?

Answer 18

Immediate. Cousins don’t count.

Question 19

When must judge withdraw if it isn’t family?

Answer 19

a close friend; or if there is reasonable ground to beleive that the judge has a personal bias

Question 20

A judge can ask the parties to remit a disqualification using what one step?

Answer 20

Consult privately with their clients, and parties must be able meet outside the presence of the judge.

Question 21

AFter judgship what restirctions are on a judge?

Answer 21

He can’t rep a cleint in a matter in which he earlier participated.

Question 22

RUle for judges testifying in criminal cases:

Answer 22

Judges may testify to facts and not defendant’s character.