LAW 680 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Blood Test, Making False Statements
9 Jun 2020
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Law school classmates, bh says he only has a few months to live. Also says while you were both prosecutors he suppressed blood evidence that would have cast doubt on verdict. After bh dies you hear about a man about to be executed, blood test in question. Confidentiality: arguably- you gave him legal advice. What happened: he went to the defendant"s lawyers and the d got a new trial and we released. He was also reprimanded by the board for failing to disclose. D sued for 18 years he spent in jail awarded million, went to scotus and struck down 5-4. Thomas said it was deliberate action of the prosecutor. Is possible that partner"s false affidavits may violate criminal statutes so associate also has to consider whether would be an accessory to the crime. 2 there is a duty to report, even if is your boss.
