2006-08-14 07:12:28 · 8 answers · asked by carrina t 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you are not completely with your Attorney, then you could be in much more doo doo than when you started.
2006-08-14 07:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The entire purpose of the attorney-client privilege and the work-product doctrine is to encourage clients to be honest and open with their attorneys, by ensuring that what they tell their attorney's cannot be used against them.
There are exceptions to the privilege, and to the attorney's duty of confidentiality. While the specifics vary by state, the most common are the future commission of a crime or fraud (with or without the attorney's assistance), or the future commission of an action that would result in death or serious bodily harm to another person. In the corporate context, federal law also recognizes an exception for the future commission of securities fraud or similar actions resulting in serious financial harm.
Absent one of those exceptions, it is between you and your attorney how much information gets shared. But if you do not feel like you can trust your attorney, it may be worth considering finding different counsel.
2006-08-14 21:18:03 · answer #2 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's in your best interest to tell the truth and be upfront with the attorney. You would hate to tell a fabricated story and then when you get put up on the stand, you get torn apart by the other party's lawyer because of your lies. Makes you and your attorney look like jacka$$es.
2006-08-14 16:43:19 · answer #3 · answered by El_Nimo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Attonrey-client privilege prevents your attorney from divulging any information you give them, with very few exceptions (ie- threatened harm or legal action against them by you, prevention of a future crime, etc). Being honest with them allows the opportunity to fully assess the case and without that information can lead to more problems.
2006-08-14 14:43:05 · answer #4 · answered by Curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the best policy. How can they defend you if they don't know the whole truth. Let them spin the story, that is what they are good at.
2006-08-14 14:21:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not only CAN you be honet, you MUST be honest! This is the only way they protect your interests is if they have all information at hand.
2006-08-14 14:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by boston857 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I personally know many honest attorenys and those that arent. Just ask.
2006-08-14 16:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be, or else they can't help you win your case.
2006-08-14 14:17:24 · answer #8 · answered by jack spicer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋