The Importance Of Professional Ethics In The Court Of Law

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The defense lawyers and prosecutors share common characteristics as officers of a court of law. However, when it comes to professional ethics are a world apart in actual prosecutions. Both groups have very specific ethical responsibilities to their clients, the administration of justice and the court itself. During a trial, these differences in the ethical obligations define the motives and actions of both parties. The defense attorney is ethically obligated to yield to the decisions of their customers. Unless the customer is clear that she wants her lawyer to do what they see fit, a defense lawyer can only offer advice and suggest a course of action (Keyes, 2014). Plaintiff attorneys on the other side have full autonomy. They can take your case in any direction they please and can implement their own strategies for the courtroom in an attempt to obtain a conviction. While your client is technically the people in your area of practice, the public has no voice in the actions of a prosecutor and an attorney is not ethically obligated to comply with your preferences.

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