Paralegal

Answer: D - Paula did not use good judgment because the Facebook® posting was public and could be viewed as an attempt to influence the juror. During trial, the parties, the employees of parties, the attorneys, and the employees of attorneys are prohibited from communicating with the jury outside the courtroom and prohibited from any activity outside the courtroom that could potentially influence the jury-including public comments. A public comment on Facebook® related to an ongoing trial is prohibited under this rule. Answer A is not correct because courts have authority to limit free speech if it disrupts the decorum of the proceeding or undermines fairness or the trial process. Answer B is not correct because a paralegal’s action reflect on his or her employing attorney. Answer C is not correct because the comment would have been inappropriate even with Lisa’s permission.