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== Relationship between defense lawyer and defendant ==
 
== Relationship between defense lawyer and defendant ==
  
===Formation of Attorney-Client Relationship===
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===Formation of Attorney/Client Relationship===
  
 
The attorney/client relationship is formed when the defendant seeks advice or assistance from the defense lawyer; the advice sought is within the defense lawyer's professional competence; the defense lawyer agrees to render such assistance; and, it is reasonable for the defendant to believe the defense lawyer is representing him.  It is important to understand when the attorney/client relationship begins because this will determine which communications are protected by the attorney/client privilege.
 
The attorney/client relationship is formed when the defendant seeks advice or assistance from the defense lawyer; the advice sought is within the defense lawyer's professional competence; the defense lawyer agrees to render such assistance; and, it is reasonable for the defendant to believe the defense lawyer is representing him.  It is important to understand when the attorney/client relationship begins because this will determine which communications are protected by the attorney/client privilege.

Revision as of 09:17, 14 April 2010