Ethics in Law
Situation
Your first big case is a multiple murder. As defense
attorney for Sy Kopath, you have come to the realization that he really did
break into a couple’s home and torture and kill them in the course of robbing
them of jewelry and other valuables.
He has even confessed to you that he did it. However, you
are also aware that the police did not read him his Miranda warning and that he
was coerced into giving a confession without your presence. What should you do?
Would your answer be different if you believed that he was innocent or didn’t
know for sure either way?
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