Paralegal 3 exam questions well
answered graded A+ latest update
when preparing a trial notebook remember. - correct answer ✔✔the notebook should not
contain the original documents (only copies)
pretrial conference definition - correct answer ✔✔the judge and the attorneys litigating the suit
discuss settlement possibilities and clarify the issues in dispute
motion in limina - correct answer ✔✔motion requesting that certain evidence not be brought
out at the trial (pretrial)
Voir dire & paralegal's role - correct answer ✔✔jury selection.
watch behavior
write questions
uncover biases
find people who might identify with client
peremptory challenges - correct answer ✔✔no reason, limited, no race or sex
ex: facial expressions or nonverbal behavior during the questioning
challenge for cause - correct answer ✔✔challenge because...., unlimited
Ex: marriage to defendant is a challenge for cause
alternate jurors - correct answer ✔✔unforeseeable circumstances or illnesses
, (unethical practices, any juror is excused) put in place without disrupting the proceedings
because they already know about the case, they are not part of the decision making process
opening statements - correct answer ✔✔Criminal- prosecutor begins
Civil- plaintiff begins
"Roadmap" for trial
attorney briefly outlines the evidence that will be offered during the trial and the legal theory
that will be pursued
Burden of proof - correct answer ✔✔civil = preponderance of evidence
Criminal = beyond a reasonable doubt
Direct examination - correct answer ✔✔examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the
witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client. Plaintiff's attorney goes first, no
leading questions (questions that lead the witness to a particular response)
cross examination - correct answer ✔✔the questioning of an opposing witness during the trial.
defendant's attorney, poke holes in testimony or discredit witness, reducing the witness'
credibility in the eyes of the jury and the judge
redirect examination - correct answer ✔✔rehabilitating the witness's testimony, cannot ask any
new questions-may only ask questions related to questions that were already asked
recross examination - correct answer ✔✔defendant's attorney's last chance to discredit witness
Motion for a directed verdict: - correct answer ✔✔AKA motion for judgment as a matter of law,
defendant claims plaintiff hasn't met their burden of proof (defendant or plaintiff) ** cannot be
used by state at the end of state's case
answered graded A+ latest update
when preparing a trial notebook remember. - correct answer ✔✔the notebook should not
contain the original documents (only copies)
pretrial conference definition - correct answer ✔✔the judge and the attorneys litigating the suit
discuss settlement possibilities and clarify the issues in dispute
motion in limina - correct answer ✔✔motion requesting that certain evidence not be brought
out at the trial (pretrial)
Voir dire & paralegal's role - correct answer ✔✔jury selection.
watch behavior
write questions
uncover biases
find people who might identify with client
peremptory challenges - correct answer ✔✔no reason, limited, no race or sex
ex: facial expressions or nonverbal behavior during the questioning
challenge for cause - correct answer ✔✔challenge because...., unlimited
Ex: marriage to defendant is a challenge for cause
alternate jurors - correct answer ✔✔unforeseeable circumstances or illnesses
, (unethical practices, any juror is excused) put in place without disrupting the proceedings
because they already know about the case, they are not part of the decision making process
opening statements - correct answer ✔✔Criminal- prosecutor begins
Civil- plaintiff begins
"Roadmap" for trial
attorney briefly outlines the evidence that will be offered during the trial and the legal theory
that will be pursued
Burden of proof - correct answer ✔✔civil = preponderance of evidence
Criminal = beyond a reasonable doubt
Direct examination - correct answer ✔✔examination of a witness by the attorney who calls the
witness to the stand to testify on behalf of the attorney's client. Plaintiff's attorney goes first, no
leading questions (questions that lead the witness to a particular response)
cross examination - correct answer ✔✔the questioning of an opposing witness during the trial.
defendant's attorney, poke holes in testimony or discredit witness, reducing the witness'
credibility in the eyes of the jury and the judge
redirect examination - correct answer ✔✔rehabilitating the witness's testimony, cannot ask any
new questions-may only ask questions related to questions that were already asked
recross examination - correct answer ✔✔defendant's attorney's last chance to discredit witness
Motion for a directed verdict: - correct answer ✔✔AKA motion for judgment as a matter of law,
defendant claims plaintiff hasn't met their burden of proof (defendant or plaintiff) ** cannot be
used by state at the end of state's case
