The defense counsel must zealously advocate for her client is she believes or knows that her client is guilty. Why does the American Bar Association's Canon of Ethics

prohibit the defense counsel from informing the authorities or the court that her client is guilty?
What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: Answers may vary: An integral part of the criminal trial process is the confidentiality and the privileged communications between attorneys and their clients. If defense attorneys were no more than agents of the state and divulged heir client's secrets, we would not have an adversary system, but one wholly tipped in favor of an overwhelmingly strong government.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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