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Criminal Law

The adversarial nature of criminal law gives rise to some unique ethical issues, such as what to do if your client confesses guilt but wants to plead not guilty, or wants to plead guilty when they are innocent.

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FAQ
  • What do I do if my client claims innocence but wants to plead guilty?
  • What do I do if my client confesses guilt to me but wants to plead not guilty?
Materials
  • Pleading a Lie. N. Watt, Proctor October 2009

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