Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Representation

An attorney is representing 4 people with the same charge. Is it better for one person to have there own attorney? and why?


Asked on 5/11/08, 12:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Representation

In most criminal cases this would be a conflict of interest. If the facts develop in a manner in which the defendants have inconsistent defenses, what then? If it were my life and freedom at stake, I would sure as hell want my own attorney who has no divided loyalties.

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Answered on 5/11/08, 12:57 am


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