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1. On Friday the 13th at Midnight a murder was committed in Legalville. At this point, the police have no suspects and currently have no evidence. At 8:00 a.m., they start stopping every person in the town of Legalville, Mysterville, and Loserville and ask them questions. Can they do this?
2. The police gather some evidence and show up at your house with a search warrant and arrest warrant. However, the warrants are only signed by an administrative judge instead of a circuit court judge. Are these warrants valid?
3. The police arrest you and take you to the police station. They put you in an interview room. You aren't sure if you should say anything. The police start by asking you your name. What should you legally tell them?
4. The police begin to question you about the murder. Do you have the right not to say anything?
5. You decide to talk to the police. You sign a sheet that waives your right to remain silent. During the interview, you start feeling uncomfortable. You want to stop the questioning. Are you allowed to do this?
6. A grand jury is impaneled to decide what to charge you with. In general, is a defendant allowed to be there?
7. Despite your continuing claim to innocence, you are brought to trial and your lawyer begins to pick a jury. You are allowed a certain number of objections where you get to exclude a person from the jury. Which of these reasons may NOT be a basis for excluding someone from the jury?
8. You want to tell your story and take the stand. Your attorney doesn't think it is a good idea because of holes in your story. Can your attorney prevent you from testifying?
9. Oh no! You have been found guilty. The prosecutor is seeking the death penalty. Who will make the decision on whether you will receive death?
10. The jury sentences you to death! O.k., maybe all the DNA evidence and the ten eyewitnesses had something to do with it. However, you think your lawyer was totally incompetent. What is your remedy?
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