Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Representation

Can an attorney represent a client who has been charged with a felony against the said attorneys family?


Asked on 4/25/07, 5:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Berlin Law Offices of Peter Berlin, A Prof. Corp.

Re: Representation

That would be a conflict of interest. Even if the family victims were distint to the lawyer it would would impede zealeaous representation of the client.

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Answered on 4/25/07, 5:11 pm
Joshua Hale Hale Law Group

Re: Representation

Please refer to California Rules of Professional Conduct Section 3-310, and 3-300. These two sections will help you start any research you may wish to do in this matter.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 2:24 am


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