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Social Work and Law
Mid Term Exam
81
Law
Undergraduate 4
03/11/2008

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Term
Law is Divided into what two main types?
Definition

-Civil

substantive, matter or substance

 

- Criminal

procedureal, matter of procedure 

Term
Name Four Sources of Law
Definition

-Constitutions

-Legislation

 -Regulations

-Ordinances (local)

-Court Made Law

Term
What are the two types of Jurisdiction a court must have before hearing a case
Definition

-subject matter

-personal 

Term
The basic nature of court and administrative hearings in the US is
Definition

ADVERSARIAL

there are two types of hearings adversarial and accusatorial the US uses Adversarial 

Term
How can a social worker influence legislation or regulation?
Definition

-Vote

-Lobby

-Propose bills to senators

-Be active in a special intrest group or professional orginization

-Comment on lproposed legislation at forums 

Term
What is the primary purpose of a regluation?
Definition

To fill in details when carrying out the law

 

mediate the roles of legislators and beuracrats

Term

Describe the two types of court made law

Construction

Common Law 

Definition

Construction: The court interprets a law/statute that already exists  

Common Law: Court law - the law of court cases (ie roe v wade) new law that has no previous government regulation

Term
what is the role of trial courts vs appellate courts?
Definition

trial: courts of fact finding

appellate: parties who believe the verdict in trial court was wrong, and are appelaing the decision

Term
How does the adversarial system promote fairness?
Definition
criminal or civil- relies on both sides bringing out all the facts as opposed to one side, also a neutral party makes the final decision
Term

Pre trial actions

 

Filing a petition 

Definition

giving the complaint/petition to the court

complaint (plaintiff v defendant)

petition ( petitioner v respondent)

Term

Pre tiral actions

 

Answer 

Definition

written or verbal response to petition or comlaint

must be given in a specific period of time or case will be defulted and the plaintiff may be given what they have requested without a trial 

Term

Pre trial actions

 

Pre-trial motion 

Definition
?
Term

Pre trial actions

 

Discovery 

Definition
collection of data / facts/ documents
Term

Pre trial actions

 

Interrogatories 

Definition
Questions/ questionaire
Term

Pre Trial Actions

 

Depositions

Definition
Recorded q&a sessions that are transcribed by a stenographer
Term

Pre Trial Actions

 

Other Pretiral Motions 

Definition

Motion to dismiss (petitioner not entitled to relif under the law)

motion to squash (faulty service or no personal jurisdiction over defendant) 

Term

The Trial

 

Voir Dire (If Jury Trial) 

Definition
Formally question potential jury members for cause/premptery challenges
Term

The Trial

 

Case in Cheif 

Definition

Tell your story

the prosecutor or gov goes first than the defense 

Term

The Trial

 

Defense 

Definition

goes second

defendant

Term

the trial

 

closing arguments 

Definition

arguments made by each party, not considered evidence

Term

the trial

 

instructions to jury (if jury trial) 

Definition

Judge istructs the jury on the proper law to apply to the case, and the legal standard of burden to apply

Term
at what stage of trial / hearing process are most cases settled?
Definition
over 90% at pre trial
Term

Witnesses and evidence

 

what is the foundation for an expert witness?

 

Definition

education

experience

orginazation/ affiliation

history of publication (recognized as an expert) 

Term

witnesses and evidence

 

direct v circumstantial evidence 

Definition

direct-

witness, 5 senses

 

circumstantial-

reasonable to come to the conclusion 

Term

witnesses and evidence

 

what is hearsay? 

Definition
a statment made outside of the court that is being brought into court as evidence to proove the truth of the matter
Term

witnesses and evidence

 

what are the three r's of evidence? 

Definition

relevant

recent

reliable 

Term
what is a guardian at litem?
Definition

at litem- at law

for the law/ court appointed 

for a minor or a person who is not capable of representing themself in court or making sound legal decisions that benifit their personal well being typical for mental heath or disability issues

Term
what is the difference between interrogatory and deposition?
Definition

interrogatory- written questions and answers

 

deposition- recorded questions and answers 

Term
thorough preperation for testifying includes
Definition

review of the case and relevant laws

review file

bring file to trial

pratice run with the attourney for testimony

Term
on the day of a hearing you should
Definition

Dress well

Show up early

Bring all relevant documents

stand when the judge enters the room

be respectfull and curteous

do not curse

speak clearly

make eye contact

 

Term
what are three words you should never be afraid to say in court?
Definition

i dont know

 

i dont remember 

Term
34 s.ct 256 means
Definition

34 volume

s.ct supreme court

256 page 

Term
a legal encyclopedia does the following
Definition
summarizes all of the laws by topic
Term
what is the difference between dissenting opinion and majority opinion?
Definition

dissenting- given by the judge may over ride the majority

 

majority- given by the majority 

Term
the firts ten ammendments in the constitution are called
Definition
the bill of rights
Term
what over reaching umbrella must all statutes and regulations comply with?
Definition
the constitution
Term
violation of due process requires deprivation of an intrest in
Definition

life

liberty

property 

Term
Laws which infringe upon fundamental rights should be invalidated unless they
Definition

-use the least restrictive means possible

 

 

-has to serve a substantial state intrest

 

 

 

Term
who or what does the 14th ammendment protect people from?
Definition

life liberty property- due process, = rights = protection under the law, made after slavery was abolished

the government

Term
Federal v State jurisdiction
Definition

federal- federal questions based on federal statutes 

 

state- based on state statutes

 

concurrent- ie rob a post office in ne, posecuted fed or ne, or county and city jurisdition

Term
How many elements of a crime does the prsecution need to prove to meet its burden of proof?
Definition
all of them
Term
What is the difference between the burden of proof and the standard of proof?
Definition

the burden of proof is given to the party bringing the case to court, they must proove their case has merit

the standard of proof differes according to what type of case is being presented, proponderence of evidence is normal, beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest leverl typical for criminal cases, clear and convincing evidence is an intermediate level quasi criminal hearings, discipline of liscensure ie for social workers

Term
4th ammendment
Definition

protection against unreasonable search and seizure

Reasonable search and seizure- is there an expectation of privacy?

Fruit of the forbidden tree- what ever evidence that is collected illegally can not be used in court * exceptions- inevitable discovery, if the court feels it would have been found otherwise it can be used.

right to privacy

Term
5th ammendment
Definition
protection against doubble jeapordy, and self incrimination, & no property can be taken with out just compensation
Term
6th ammendment
Definition

right to a speedy & public trial & to confront witnesses in criminal cases

the right to council (now has the right to court appointed council)

Term

defenses

 

minimum force rule

Definition

self defense-

you can use the minimum level of force reasonable necessary to prevent harm of self

Term

defenses

 

intoxication

Definition

not a defense

if voluntary

although it may reduce your punishment

Term

defenses

 

insanity

Definition
very difficult to establish
Term
two common diversion types
Definition
juvenile court and drug court petty crimes
Term
what are the three instances in which the juvenile courts can intervene in the family?
Definition

child commited a crime

child has no parrent to care for him or her

abuse naglect

Term
What are the exceptions to the juvenile courts exercising exclusive jurisdiction?
Definition

traffic violation

minor crimes, or serious crimes

the closer to 19 the more likely you are to be tried as an adult

Term
what is the difference between deliquency and status offenses?
Definition

deliquency-?

 

status- illegal due to age only

Term
what rights do juveniles generally have in deliquency proceedings?
Definition

proper notice

councilself incrimination

cross examination

Term
How many days of school can a minor miss before an action for educational neglect can be brought against the parrent?
Definition
?
Term
What is ASFA?
Definition

Adoption and Safe Families Act

Term
Under ASFA, a motion to terminate parental rights will be filed after how many months of out of home care?
Definition
child in foster care for 15 of most recent 22 months
Term
what is dependency filing
Definition

a child under the age of 18 who has been deprived adult care not due to neglect of the adult- ie mom has ms, or parrents can not controll child

Term
in the state of Nebraska who has the authority to file abuse and neglect filings?
Definition

county attourneys office

Term
in Nebraska who has the authority to place a chile in 48 hours custody?
Definition
the police
Term
to encourage reporting of child abuseand neglect most states do what three things?
Definition

mandate reporting

people are prosecutied for not reporting

protection of reporters/ good sumaritain/ protection of identity

if you dont report you can loose professional liscencing or be restricted

Term
Name ways a social worker may be involved in the juvenile court process
Definition

report of abuse/ neglect

files could be summoned

testify as an expert witness

interog/depo

Term
Name the five guidelines a social worker should follow when interviewing an alleged child victim
Definition

no leading questions

accurately record

ask clarifying questions

have someone else listen

document mood and appearance

Term
Identify five controlling behaviors an intimaye partner abuser might use
Definition

isolation

intimidation

verbal abuse

head games/crazy making

controll of finances

Term
Give five reasons why an abused person  might not leave an abusive relationship
Definition

family

finances

fido

fear

faith

Term
Give five reasons why an abused person might not report abuse
Definition

fear of more abuse

fear of harm to others by their abuser

convinced that they will not be believed and no one will help

social stigma

love/ fantasy/ dedication

doesnt want to terminate- faith

Term
define a vulnerable adult
Definition

a person who is elderly disabled incapable fo making appropriate decisions for themselves

Term
Name three bases for a protection order
Definition

threat of violence

harrassment

intimidation

Term
What efforts have been made in nebraska to make the courts more accessable for persons needing protection order?
Definition

fill in the blan forms

bilingual

clerks can help you

Term
what consiquences have been put in place for violation of a protection order?
Definition
?
Term
What is the difference between a civil protection order and a criminal no contact order
Definition

civil- person requested

 

criminal- court mandated may be a condition of parole, if the violate they go back to jail

Term
What is a social workers responsibility for reporting abuse of a vulnerable adult?
Definition
mandated
Term
what is battered womans syndrome?
Definition
any person who, because of constant and severe domestic violence usually involving physical abuse by a partner, becomes depressed and unable to take any independent action that would allow him or her to escape the abuse. The condition explains why abused people often do not seek assistance from others, fight their abuser, or leave the abusive situation. Sufferers have low self-esteem, and often believe that the abuse is their fault. Such persons usually refuse to press charges against their abuser, and refuse all offers of help, often becoming aggressive or abusive to others who attempt to offer assistance.
Term
what does the anti dumping statue require from health care facilities?
Definition

health care facilities cant discriminate, and must treat if it is an emergency

Term
what is the standard of informaed consent?
Definition
person can be said to have given consent based upon an appreciation and understanding of the facts and implications of an action. The individual needs to be in possession of relevant facts and also of his or her reasoning faculties, such as not being mentally retarded or mentally ill and without an impairment of judgment at the time of consenting. Such impairments might include illness, intoxication, insufficient sleep, and other health problems.
Term
What are the potential consequences of treatment without informed consent?
Definition

loss of liscencing

liable for malpratice and assult and batter

Term
name three exceptions to the informed consent requirement
Definition

intoxication

mental illness/retardation

clt unable to respond to approve life saving treatment due to being unconscious

Term
what is a substituted judgement test?
Definition

if they are incompitetn, the average persons choci is replace

Term
name four exceptions to the rule that minors cannot give informed consent
Definition

emancapated

emergeny

older adults

minor things bandaids etc

Term
what constitutional right was determined to have been violated by a connecticut law forbiding a married coupple from using birth controll?
Definition
the right to marital privacy
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