Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
lawyer's responsibilities
If an attorney learns of a crime, while preparing for a case, and the crime does not involve their client, do they have the legal responsibility to report the crime to the authorities?
Asked on 5/01/07, 12:21 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Colleluori
The Law Offices of Anthony J. Colleluori & Associates PLLC
Re: lawyer's responsibilities
No one has an legal obligation to report a crime. The choice is up to the individual. The only time a lawyer has a duty to report wrong doing is when i involves the illegality or corruption of another attorney or by extension, a judge.
Answered on 5/01/07, 5:09 pm
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