Harmless Error Bait
This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”
Subject distribution
- CRIMINAL1
Example wrong choices
16179_bible_bookstore_faretta_warning · CRIMINAL · Choice ANo, because any error was harmless in view of the overwhelming evidence.
Why it's attractive
The reason points to guilt strength, but the call asks whether the counsel waiver was valid.
Why it's wrong
The reason points to guilt strength, but the call asks whether the counsel waiver was valid.
16179_bible_bookstore_faretta_warning · CRIMINAL · Choice CYes, because Stephen lacked the ability to conduct an effective defense on his own.
Why it's attractive
The answer gives a sympathetic reason, but it is not the legal reason the waiver fails.
Why it's wrong
The answer gives a sympathetic reason, but it is not the legal reason the waiver fails.
16179_bible_bookstore_faretta_warning · CRIMINAL · Choice DNo, because Stephen voluntarily chose to give up appointed counsel and represent himself.
Why it's attractive
The choice notices Stephen's words but omits the record-warning requirement.
Why it's wrong
The choice notices Stephen's words but omits the record-warning requirement.
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