Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
guilty
why would a lawyer tell his client not to talkl to anyone (girlfriend and mom) about a case unless he is guilty?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: guilty
the attorney wants to preserve the atty-client priviledge -the atty is correct -if you have additional concerns e-mail me your phone # to discuss further.
Re: guilty
Because he has no privilege of confidentiality with them. I usually tell my clients not to speak to their Family or Girlfriends at all about the case guilty or not. Even when they are paying my fee. The right to remain silent is everyone's and everyone should use it when dealing with police or prosecutors.
Of Course having competent counsel in the first place and as soon as possible in the case will avoid many of the issues you rightfully believe may come about.
Good Luck.
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