Defending Unpopular Clients Is the Basis for a Great Deal

question 83

Multiple Choice

Defending unpopular clients is the basis for a great deal of criticism of lawyers. What is the core legal ethical value in defending an unpopular client?

• A)Every client is entitled to legal representation, no matter how unpopular or heinous the crime.
• B)It is not ethical for a defense attorney to defend someone who is lying about their innocence.
• C)As a matter of legal ethics, no lawyer may represent someone who intentionally perjured him/herself after being advised against doing so.
• D)As long as the client is adequately represented in a court of law, defense attorney ethics are secondary.

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