► New Mexico Judicial Commission sample Ethics Question Print E-mail
User Rating: / 1
PoorBest 

► New Mexico Judicial Commission sample Ethics Question


The following ethical dilemma appeared on a recent New Mexico Judicial Commission approved ethical exam.
  • As the result of  imposing a fine against a defendant regarding a traffic offense, you advise the defendant he will be fined $100. 
  • The defendant reaches in his pocket and hands you what he believes is a crisp $100 bill.
  • Shortly after the defendant leaves the courtroom, you realize that there was really two (2) $100 bills that were stuck together.
The ethical question is as follows:
  • Do you as the Judge have to report and turn over the extra $100 bill to the clerk of court and/or the administrative office?
 

Who's Online

We have 156 guests online

Donation Request

Your donations are needed to help defray the recurring costs for internet services, cable access, research via LexisNexis, media subscriptions, and the employment of a researcher and editor.

Donate Here

The Committee to Expose Dishonest and Incompetent Judges, Attorneys and Public Officials, Powered by Joomla!; Joomla templates by SG web hosting

website counter