do you think a attorney should still represent a client if they tell the att that they want to commit a crime?

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do you think a attorney should still represent a client if they tell the att that they want to commit a crime?

2006-07-13 14:08:32 · 3 answers · asked by mother1984 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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I think an attorney has a duty to report that individual to the police if they believe that they are about to commit a crime.

2006-07-13 14:18:25 · answer #1 · answered by lily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, I do think they should, becuase they have not commited that crime, yet. However, I do think that the attorney's obligation to inform the proper authorities.

2006-07-13 14:19:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They are under no obligation to rep anyone.

2006-07-13 14:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by eydieville 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋