or do you just tell him what you want the court to believe? sorry if this question might sound stupid to you, but i really don't know, coz i haven't hired a lawyer in my life. lawyers are supposed to protect you, right? so does this mean, you and your lawyer conceal details that the court might use against you?
2007-09-15 05:32:18 · 13 answers · asked by noanswer 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you're willing to take responsibility for your actions, and just want your lawyer to get you the lightest possible sentence, then you should tell him everything. If you want to lie on the stand, or have someone else lie for you on the stand, your lawyer can't know about it ahead of time. If you tell your lawyer you committed the crime you're charged with, he will not allow you to testify. Suborning perjury (i.e. asking questions which he expects will be answered falsely) is a crime and grounds for disbarment.
2007-09-15 05:42:52 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-04 09:52:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell them everything. How are they suppose to do there job if they don't know.
This way in some cases you see lawyers trying to supress things in court. Becuase they have been told, there by given a heads up on what too look for that can or maybe damaging to your case.
2007-09-15 05:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by ball 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell your lawyer everything, even the embarrassing parts. ESPECIALLY the embarrassing parts!
You don't want your lawyer to be surprised by something that pops up from another source. The sooner she knows about it, the better she can deal with it.
Yes, your lawyer will try to keep evidence that is harmful to your case from being admitted into evidence. The other side will try to keep it in. That is the nature of the adversarial system.
One last thing: Never, never NEVER EVER lie to your lawyer!
2007-09-15 05:45:32 · answer #4 · answered by robert f 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Tell your lawyer everything truthfully, do not hide anything.
Tell the police NOTHING. They will try to trick you. Never let them search you or your vehicle.
When the police detain you, for something other than a sober speeding/parking ticket, your only words are: I would like to call my lawyer --- so have a name of someone who actually knows you with you. Even if you are the victim of a crime --- request a lawyer --- the best money you will ever spend.
2007-09-15 05:48:51 · answer #5 · answered by KarenL 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your lawyer will not and cannot counsel you to break the law. The lawyer-client professional relationship is one of trust. All communications between the lawyer and the client are confidential.
2007-09-15 05:42:45 · answer #6 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you live in the U.S. tell your Lawyer everything. It is protected communication and usually can't be released. If you are planning on commiting a future crime...well that is a differant story.
2007-09-15 05:41:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is the way I look at it, and all the defense attorneys I have worked with over the years in many cases.... if we know about it, we can do something about it. If we don't know, and the other side raises it in court, we're left standing there with egg on our face and no defense to the information.
Tell him everything, it's privileged, he will do his best to keep the damage to a minimum.
2007-09-15 05:40:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you ask your lawyer not to share it they wont. My dad is a lawyer and you are hiring them so if you don't want them to share anything they wont. it's part of there job to keep things confidental.
2007-09-15 05:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell your lawyer everything. It is their job to control how it is used.
2007-09-15 05:38:11 · answer #10 · answered by macaroni 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋