Legal Question in Criminal Law in Ohio
Conflict of interest?
My sister is charged with rape and is currently in jail. I
spoke to her over the phone and she feels that her court
appointed defense lawyer wants her to lie. She gave a formal
confession to police and wants to accept her punishment
without feeling so pressured. Yet, she would like a lawyer
to listen to her and guide her without feeling pressured.
If I hired a lawyer for her would it be a conflict of interest, because I'm a witness for the prosecution. Or is
it just not possible that a lawyer would just listen and
guide her without ''digging up dirt'' based on the charge she
is facing...
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Conflict of interest?
Yes, you can hire a lawyer for her. Is she just trying to take a plea, but her lawyer is trying to take it to trial ??
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Joe Jacobs 216-952-1990 / 216-227-0900
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