Gunsmoke County Bar Exam

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Are you looking to become a licensed judge or practise law as a licensed defense or prosecution attorney in GunSmoke County? Then you will need to pass this bar exam. Please use your character's name when requested.

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1.

How many minutes must a convicted person be given before execution for a high crime?
- A.
  
  15
- B.
  
  30
- C.
  
  45
- D.
  
  60
2.

The only acceptable methods of execution in GunSmoke County are [Blank] and [Blank].
3.

Select all the HIGH crimes that carry a sentence of perma-death execution.
- A.
  
  Burglary
- B.
  
  Attempted Murder
- C.
  
  Kidnapping
- D.
  
  Bank Robbery
- E.
  
  Impersonating a Sheriff
4.

The prosecution may call up to 5 witnesses to give testimony during a high crime trial.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

A judge suspects a witness has been threatened into giving false testimony; calling a mistrial and discarding the witness testimony is a suitable course of action.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

What information must be documented in the court records after each trial? Select all that apply.
- A.
  
  Date & time of trial in GS standard time (MT)
- B.
  
  Name of Accused
- C.
  
  Name of Presiding Judge or JotP
- D.
  
  Name of Prosecuting Sheriff
- E.
  
  Charges
- F.
  
  Verdict
- G.
  
  Sentence
- H.
  
  Any notes such as whether a mistrial was called for or any unusual occurrences.
7.

In the case of a mistrial by judge or JotP incompetency the accused person should be consulted to set a new trial date within [Blank] real time days.
8.

It becomes apparent the prosecution does not have sufficient proof to convict the accused of one of the crimes they've been charged with. It is listed as a charge in the IC trial announcement. Can the charge be 'put to one side' to be dealt with at a future trial?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
9.

Which parties can call for a mistrial?
- A.
  
  The presiding judge or JotP
- B.
  
  Non presiding judges or JotPs
- C.
  
  The defence attorney
- D.
  
  The accused
10.

Your client, Mr Samuels, is blacksmith of good standing in the community who also happens to be on trial for cattle rustling. You know Mr Samuels is innocent because:
- A.
  
  Mr Samuels is a nice guy who would never steal anything.
- B.
  
  Mr Samuels is a blacksmith and is therefore unable to use a lasso.