can the plantiffs lawyer make a deal with the prosicuting attorney for the defendant without permission?

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2007-12-12 13:39:30 · 3 answers · asked by rollin w 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics

No absolutely not! They work for the defendant!

2007-12-12 13:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋

I assume that you mean defense attorney. They can hammer out deals but that is subject to the defendant's approval per the rules of ethics.

2007-12-12 13:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by Chris G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋

The plaintiff's lawyer and the prosecuting attorney are the same person.

2007-12-12 13:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋