3.38 - X. Defense Counsel And The Media

• Jurisdiction: New York

X. defense counsel and the media

An attorney’s duties do not begin inside the courtroom. He cannot ignore the practical implications of a legal proceeding for a client. Just as an attorney may recommend a plea bargain or a civil settlement to avoid the adverse consequences of a possible loss at trial, so too an attorney may take reasonable steps to defend a client’s reputation and reduce the adverse consequences of indictment, especially in the face of a prosecution deemed unjust or commenced with improper...