Attorney Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which of the following events automatically terminates a power of attorney in most U.S. jurisdictions? → The death of the principal
2. A principal seeks to limit an agent's authority to transactions under $10,000. This is best accomplished by: → Including express monetary limitations in the body of the POA document
3. Under Ohio law, the Attorney General is required to approve which type of transaction involving a charitable organization? → The sale or transfer of substantially all assets of a charitable organization
4. There are two sorts of racism: → Individual and Institutional
5. A controlled buy is what: → Purchase of drugs by a confidential by a confident informant
6. What is the primary purpose of a 'Franks hearing' in criminal defense? → To challenge the truthfulness of statements made in a search warrant affidavit
7. The 'successor agent' clause in a power of attorney refers to: → An alternate agent who steps in if the primary agent is unable or unwilling to serve
8. What is the Multistate Essay Examination (MEE)? → A six-question written component testing various areas of law
9. What is the legal standard courts apply when making child custody decisions? → The best interests of the child
10. According to the assigned counsel system, a coordinator selects the lawyer for each case. → Coordinator model/program
11. An agent acting under a power of attorney owes the principal which standard of care? → A fiduciary duty
12. What passing score is generally required on the MBE for most UBE jurisdictions? → 133
13. In federal criminal practice, what is the primary purpose of a Rule 11 plea colloquy? → To ensure the defendant's guilty plea is knowing, voluntary, and factually supported
14. A 'springing' power of attorney becomes effective only when: → A specified triggering event occurs, such as the principal's incapacity
15. Which federal courts have original jurisdiction over most civil cases in the U.S. federal system? → U.S. District Courts
16. Which division of the Ohio Attorney General's Office handles consumer protection complaints filed by Ohio residents? → Consumer Protection Section
17. The various chemical kinds utilized by law enforcement are designated by the following color codes: → HC(yellow), CN(red), CS(blue), and OC(orange)
18. What is 'voir dire' in the context of a civil jury trial? → The process of questioning prospective jurors to select an impartial jury
19. A durable power of attorney differs from a standard power of attorney primarily because it: → Remains effective if the principal becomes incapacitated
20. SCOTUS determined that it is acceptable for a defense attorney to violate confidentially under the law. → If the attorney knows defendant is going to give false testimony
21. What conditions must be met before committing a crime? → Desire, victim, and opportunity
22. What is the primary function of the Ohio Attorney General's Law Enforcement Training Division? → Developing and delivering training programs for Ohio peace officers
23. True or False: A POA remains in effect when the member who signed it passes away. → False
24. Which pretrial motion asks the court to transfer the case to another jurisdiction because community prejudice makes a fair trial impossible? → Motion for change of venue
25. A healthcare power of attorney (HCPOA) authorizes the agent to make decisions regarding: → Medical treatment and healthcare decisions when the principal is incapacitated
26. Which of the following best describes the Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OCIC) in relation to the AG? → The AG chairs the OCIC and coordinates statewide organized crime investigations
27. During voir dire, what is the key limitation on a defense attorney's use of peremptory challenges under Batson v. Kentucky? → Peremptory challenges may not be used to exclude jurors based on race
28. Which of the following powers requires explicit authorization under most modern POA statutes and is NOT implied by a general grant of authority? → Creating or amending the principal's revocable trust
29. What subject area is NOT tested on the MBE? → Family Law
30. What is the first document filed by a plaintiff to initiate a civil lawsuit? → Complaint