If the Lawyer Has Accepted a Criminal Case but Then

question 61

Multiple Choice

If the lawyer has accepted a criminal case but then finds out that the client is clearly guilty but wants to fight the charges,the lawyer ______.

• A)is required to withdraw from the case
• B)may withdraw from the case if the judge is informed of this reason
• C)can continue and require that the prosecution prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt
• D)enter a plea of guilty on behalf of the client

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