QUESTION
Doesn't a criminal defense attorney have tell his client, if he spoke to the client's accuser?
Asked on Mar 22nd, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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Michael J. Breczinski
That depends on the circumstances. Why did the attorney speak to the person and when and about what?
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 9:29 PM
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Mark A. Broughton, PC
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"Spoke to the accuser" as a the alleged victim or as a client? In the later situation, it is probably a conflict of interest situation that should be addressed and you should be told. An attorney cannot represent clients with conflicting interests In the former situation, it is probably good practice to advise you of all the efforts the attorney is making on your behalf but it is not necessarily required.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 8:47 PM
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No, there is not an ethical or legal obligation to tell a client everyone an attorney spoke to. The attorney should not, however, lie about it.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 7:52 PM
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Ernest Krause Attorney at Law
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Yes.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 2:03 AM
Daniel Kieth Martin
There is no requirement of that. Additional information would be helpful though.
Answered on Mar 25th, 2013 at 1:36 AM