Sword seized after man mistakes porn for rape

[GeekyPenguin]

Originally Posted by Alphagamuga

Well, if everybody on the inside is just working it out for us. . .

Seriously, if you know of misconduct are you free just not to report it?

NO. There is a difference between what the public views as misconduct and what the actual rules of professional responsibility require. Zealous advocacy...

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

NO. There is a difference between what the public views as misconduct and what the actual rules of professional responsibility require. Zealous advocacy...

Yes - and at least here in CT, things are getting more stringent with the tougher federal guidelines (Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.). I don't know if it comes out more heavily on the defense bar, but the rules of professional responsibility are pretty strict.

Like you say though, prosecutorial misconduct does occur though, and it's kind of eye-opening when you see some of the extent of it.

[KSig RC]

Originally Posted by GeekyPenguin

NO. There is a difference between what the public views as misconduct and what the actual rules of professional responsibility require. Zealous advocacy...

Don't forget about the extremely liberal interpretation of prosecutorial immunity by some courts (which are certainly related, but raise entirely new issues).