Which of the following is true regarding the duty of an attorney? An attorney: s

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Which of the following is true regarding the duty of an attorney? An attorney: should reveal a client's confession of a crime as well as a client’s intention to commit a crime such as murder in order to prevent its occurrence. cannot represent a guilty party. should reveal a client’s intention to commit murder in order to prevent the crime. should not recognize a fiduciary duty toward a client. should make a practice of involving all involved family or business members in discussions with a client.

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An attorney should not reveal client's confessions as it is a 'secret' between him and client and ethically it is wrong to disclose it which could have been told out of trust.

An attorney can represent anybody even if he is guilty is his view but fact is that the competitive authority such as court will decide whether the party is guilty or not. Until proven such party is deemed to be innocent.

An Attorney can reveal or inform relevant authorities any intention of the client to commit crime or murder.

New York rule allows its lawyers to disclose such information. Earlier it was restricted to murder but is has been extended to any crime which client intends to commit.

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