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Lawyers Must Not Lie, or Destroy or Suppress Evidence

A lawyer’s duty of candor impacts the way lawyers can present and handle evidence. Essentially, the duty requires lawyers to be honest, and straightforward when dealing with judges, juries, and legal proceedings. Let’s look at some of the ways this duty impacts a lawyer’s actions. LAWYERS MAY NOT MISLEAD JUDGES OR JURIES Lawyers cannot… Read More »