Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

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Can 2 juveniles who have been each charged with the same charges stemming from one event share one attorney? They both appear for their initial hearing at the same time, and were together in committing the act from which the charges stem.


Asked on 11/28/03, 7:59 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: representation

A conflict of interest would seem inevitable. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.

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Answered on 11/29/03, 12:26 pm
Alden Knisbacher knisbacher law offices

Re: representation

Absolutely not. There is no way that two people charged with a crime should be represented by the same lawyer. If you have any further questions, call me: 415-522-5200. Good luck.

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Answered on 11/29/03, 10:21 pm
Robert Miller Robert L. Miller & Associates, A Law Corporation

Re: representation

Thank you for your posting.

The question you posed is really an ethics question - is it ethical for an attorney to represent both clients in the same case? The answer is no, unless the clients are made aware of the potential conflict, and agree to waive the conflict. If there becomes an actual conflict, i.e., if the prosecutor agrees to go easy on one person in exchange for testimony against the other, then the attorney cannot ethically represent either one, since he or she cannot possibly give the best representation to both.

I hope that this information helps, but if you want more information, have further questions, or feel that you need legal representation, please feel free to email me directly at [email protected]. It's my pleasure to assist you in any way that I can.

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Answered on 11/28/03, 8:45 pm


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