Legal Question in Criminal Law in Washington

Expectation of Attorney

Hi, I was wondering if a lawyer is responsible to keep up with current and near future effective laws in the criminal law area?


Asked on 7/05/09, 4:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James J. White, attorney Law Offices of Smith & White, PLLC

Re: Expectation of Attorney

A lawyer is required to provide "effective assistance." Knowledge of the majority of current law would be included. Near future likely would not. Laws often don't work as intended so it's difficult if not impossible to counsel on the hypothetical.

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Answered on 7/05/09, 6:47 pm


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