AZ Bar Criminal Law and Procedure 3

Question 1

The 'fruit of the poisonous tree' doctrine bars admission of:

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Evidence derived from an initial constitutional violation, including secondary evidence obtained as a result

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Only the illegally obtained evidence itself

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All evidence obtained after any police misconduct

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Physical evidence but not witness testimony

Question 2

Voluntary intoxication is generally a defense in Arizona to:

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Specific intent crimes where the intoxication negates the required mental state

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All criminal charges

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Strict liability offenses only

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All crimes requiring premeditation

Question 3

Arizona law recognizes the affirmative defense of justification for use of deadly physical force when:

Accepted Answer

The defendant reasonably believed deadly force was immediately necessary to protect against death, serious physical injury, kidnapping, sexual assault, or robbery

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The defendant was on their own property

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Any threat of force was made against the defendant

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The defendant was unable to retreat safely

Question 4

A criminal defendant's right to a speedy trial under the Sixth Amendment is analyzed using the factors from:

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Barker v. Wingo

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Brady v. Maryland

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United States v. Salerno

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Strickland v. Washington

Question 5

Under Strickland v. Washington, a defendant claiming ineffective assistance of counsel must prove:

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That counsel's performance was deficient and that the deficiency prejudiced the defense

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That counsel made any error during trial

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That the outcome of trial was unfair

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That counsel failed to file a timely appeal

Question 6

In Arizona, a person is legally insane if, at the time of the offense, as a result of a mental disease or defect, the person:

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Did not know that the act was wrong

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Did not know what they were doing

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Was unable to control their conduct

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Was under the influence of a mental disorder diagnosed by a physician