Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

Can a private attonery also be a public defender in the state of pa can a.d.a and a judge be related and work on a aranment of a defendant and lastly can a private attonery discuss a criminal case with an outside source to see if the defendant lying to their private attonery meaning is. It ethical for a private attonery to discuss the case with an. Outside soucre


Asked on 12/10/12, 4:03 pm

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Michael Kotik Lawyer Michael Kotik | Criminal Lawyer

Private Attorney and Public Defender: It depends on the rules associated with that particular Public Defender's Office.

ADA and Judge: There might be a serious conflict there. Check with PA Ethics Board. / Also it would depend on the circumstances associated with the case.

Private Attorney Discusses with Outside Source: That might be a breach of confidentially, unless the client signed a waiver and allowed his private lawyer to discuss the case with outside sources.

Hope that helps and Good Luck

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Answered on 12/23/12, 11:10 am


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