Understanding Paralegal Duties and Jury Trial Steps Explained
School
Illinois State University**We aren't endorsed by this school
Course
LGS 314
Subject
Law
Date
Dec 11, 2024
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Review on 314: 1.Rules of what a paralegal cannot do: Common sense more or less. How strong is my case? We will meet with the attorney and discuss that. 2.When talking with clients, letters, or emails and why, it depends. Letters if there is an issue with privacy or confidentiality. Privileged information needs to be contacted through emails. Email is not safe. 3.Open v. Closed ended questions, when should those be used: Assume nothing verify everything and explain what that means chapter 10 4.How should the paralegal respond in the questions of setting a fee is legal advice. No authority. 8,9,10,11 of parsons ----------------------------------------------------------------- What are the Steps in a jury trial: 1.Vior dior 2.Opening statements 3.State/plaintiff case in chief 4.Directed verdict- prime facie 5.Defendents case in chief 6.Rebuttal 7.Closing arguments 8.Jury instructions 9.Jury deliberations 10.Verdict ----------------------------------------------- Witness competency and what do we look for: Personal first hand knowledge:
What is a motion in limine and what’sits purpose? Pretrial motion to ask the court to exclude evidence. Character evidence, and is it admissible at trial: no, not admissible. Depends because there are exceptions. Civil is never. Three elements of Hearsay: out of court statements, 1.The declarant party 2.The statement 3.The purpose Negligence cases can never bring in character evidence: Impeachment rule 609, chapter 6 1.Is it a felony, or crime of dishonesty (fraud, lying, theft, forgery, embezzlement) 2. Was the conviction or the date of release within the last 10 years 3. Probative vs prejudicial 8,9,10,11 of parsons 7 traits of an investigator: 1.Knowledgeable 2.Skilled 3.Persistent 4.Creative 5.Perceptive 6.Skeptical 7.Flexible Known requirements of a valid warrant: oath or affirmation (affidavit); description of specific place and person to search or seize; impartial judge signature.
Miranda 1. Right to remain silent 2. anything you say can and will be used against you, 3. right to an attorney if you cannot afford one, one will be appointed for you. Applies only if there is a CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION!