Gorean Advocate's Test: 50 Difficult Questions
An Advocate's role in Gorean society is to be the legal representative and voice of a client, navigating the law on their behalf. These questions test a deep understanding of their duties, ethics, and strategic mindset, going beyond simple definitions.
Section 1: Foundational Role & Duties
True or False: An Advocate's primary duty is to ensure the law is applied fairly.
False. That is the Magistrate's role. An Advocate's duty is to their client.
Your client is accused of a crime. Who would be responsible for pronouncing the final verdict?
The Magistrate.
As an Advocate, your loyalty to your client supersedes your loyalty to your caste.
True. An Advocate's duty is to their client's interests.
A Scribe is accused of a crime. As an Advocate, can you represent them?
True. You can represent any citizen.
What is the primary difference between an Advocate and a Litigator?
A Litigator specializes in criminal cases, while an Advocate handles civil cases.
A Magistrate has the authority to change a city's law.
False. Only an Ubar or the High Council has this power.
A Magistrate's office is primarily used for legal work, while an Advocate's is for managing a citizen's private business.
False. An Advocate's office is for their legal work, but it is for a citizen's business, which may be a private matter.
As an Advocate, you must remain silent during a trial.
False. You must speak on behalf of your client.
An Advocate's authority to make a legal decision is limited by: a) The laws of the city. b) The personal wealth of the Advocate. c) The authority of the Ubar. d) All of the above.
d) All of the above.
A Magistrate and an Advocate are the same.
False. A Magistrate is a judge, while an Advocate is a lawyer.
What is the Gorean name for a lawyer who prosecutes a criminal case?
Litigator.
Who has the authority to issue a summons for a citizen to appear in court?
A Magistrate.
A Magistrate's office is primarily used for conducting trials and administrative work.
True.
What is a key duty of an Advocate in a criminal trial?
Calling witnesses to support a client's defense.
Who has the authority to declare a Free Woman to be a slave as a punishment for a crime or debt?
The Magistrate presiding over her case.
Section 2: Evidence & Strategy
A slave's testimony can be used as direct evidence in a Gorean court.
False. It is only valid if taken under torture.
A slave's testimony is taken under torture, and it is believed by the Magistrate. Your client, a free man, is found guilty. What is your strategy?
You would appeal the Magistrate's decision, arguing that a slave's testimony, even if taken under torture, is not always valid and that the Magistrate was biased.
Your client's testimony is the only evidence in a case. What is your strategy?
You would argue that your client is a man of honor and that their word is enough. You would also try to find other witnesses or evidence to support your client's testimony.
A Magistrate rules that a piece of evidence is inadmissible. What is your course of action?
You would argue against the Magistrate's ruling and would try to show why the evidence is relevant. If the Magistrate still rules against you, you would try to find other evidence to support your client's case.
A witness for the prosecution is a friend of your client. What is your strategy?
You would question the witness's testimony and try to show that they are biased. You would also try to find other witnesses to support your client's case.
A witness for the prosecution is a slave of your client. What is your strategy?
You would argue that a slave's testimony is not valid unless taken under torture. You would also argue that a slave is the property of your client and that their testimony is therefore biased.
Your client is accused of a crime. The only evidence is a witness's testimony. What is your strategy?
You would question the witness's testimony and try to show that they are a liar. You would also try to find other witnesses or evidence to support your client's case.
A Magistrate rules that your client's testimony is not valid. What is your course of action?
You would appeal the Magistrate's decision and would try to show why your client's testimony is valid.
Your client is accused of a crime. The only evidence is a written document. What is your strategy?
You would question the authenticity of the document and would try to show that it is a forgery. You would also try to find other evidence to support your client's case.
Your client is accused of a crime. The only evidence is a slave's testimony, taken under torture. What is your strategy?
You would argue that a slave's testimony, even if taken under torture, is not always valid and that the Magistrate was biased.
What is the difference between a judgment and a plea?
A judgment is the final decision of a court, while a plea is a formal statement of guilt or innocence.
Who would be responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim?
Any citizen, an Advocate, or a ruler.
When a Magistrate is presented with a case, their first duty is to:
Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case.
Who is responsible for ensuring that all parties have a fair opportunity to be heard in a trial?
The Magistrate presiding over the case.
A Magistrate's authority to make a legal decision is not limited by:
The personal wealth of the Magistrate.
Section 3: Legal & Procedural Nuances
A Magistrate is asked to judge a case that involves the Priest-Kings. What is your strategy as an Advocate?
You would argue that the case falls under the jurisdiction of the Initiate Caste, not the civil government, and that the Magistrate should refer the case to the appropriate authorities.
A Magistrate is asked to judge a case where a free woman from a different city is accused of a crime. She has no advocate. What is your strategy?
You would offer to defend her pro bono. You would argue that every free person has the right to a fair trial, and that the Magistrate should not rule against her just because she has no advocate.
The punishment for a thief is ear notching. In an SL context, how can an Advocate argue against this punishment without a permanent ban?
You would argue that a permanent ban is too harsh a punishment and that a more fitting punishment would be to force the thief to roleplay as a slave for a set number of days.
An Advocate, in a legal matter, claims that a Magistrate is biased against their client. What is your responsibility in such a situation?
You would present your evidence of bias to the Magistrate and would request a change of venue or a different Magistrate.
The punishment for a slave striking a free person is torture and death. How can an Advocate argue that the punishment is too harsh?
You would argue that the slave's life is not their own and that their action was a reflection of their master's will. You would also argue that a slave's life is a valuable asset and that killing them is a loss of property.
Your client is a free man accused of a crime. The only evidence is the testimony of a slave. What is your strategy?
You would argue that a slave's testimony is not valid unless taken under torture. You would also try to find other witnesses or evidence to support your client's case.
The punishment for a slave striking a free person is torture and death. How can an Advocate argue that the slave's life should be spared if the slave is pregnant?
You would argue that a Gorean's duty is to the propagation of the race and that the slave's life should be spared until after she has given birth.
A Magistrate is asked to judge a case where a slave is accused of a crime against another slave. How would an Advocate proceed?
You would argue that a slave has no legal standing and that the case should be dismissed. You would also argue that a slave's actions are irrelevant to the law.
What is the difference between a Magistrate and a Litigator?
A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.
In a Gorean trial, who would typically speak on behalf of the city to prosecute a criminal case?
A City Litigator.
What is the primary difference between an Advocate and a Litigator?
A Litigator prosecutes criminal cases, while an Advocate defends citizens in civil cases.
A Magistrate's authority to make a legal decision is not limited by:
The personal wealth of the Magistrate.
Who would be responsible for making a formal request to a Magistrate to investigate a legal claim?
All of the above.
When a Magistrate is presented with a case, their first duty is to:
Determine if they have jurisdiction over the case.
Which of the following is a duty of an Advocate?
To counsel a client on the best legal options.
Section 4: Ethical & OOC Dilemmas
A Magistrate who is also a moderator can use an IM as evidence in a trial.
False. IMs are OOC and are not valid evidence in an IC trial.
A Magistrate is a judge, while a Litigator is a lawyer.
True.
What is the most important skill for a Magistrate when sentencing a criminal?
The sentence's book-based authenticity and practicality in an SL context.
A Magistrate's office is located in the lower quarters of the city. Who is this meant to serve?
The lower castes.
Who has the authority to declare a Free Woman to be a slave as a punishment for a crime or debt?
The Magistrate presiding over her case.
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