Criminal Law

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Legal Ethics for Criminal Defense Lawyers

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Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
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1 hours 1 minute
Cynthia Everson
With Cynthia E. Everson from Everson Law Firm PLLC
Recorded November 30, 2023
Product ID 97663

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Overview

Balance Conflicting Obligations to Your Client and to the Court

Criminal defense practice poses some unique and challenging ethical questions. Should you knowingly represent the guilty client? When are you relieved of your duty of confidentiality? Where is the line between zealous advocacy and contempt of court? Join our experienced faculty for an insightful dive into ethical dilemmas and best practices for handling them. Balance your competing obligations with care and confidence - register today!

  • Anticipate when you're walking into a situation where conflicts issues are likely to arise.
  • Know when to preserve and when to break confidentiality with your client.
  • Explore the extent of defense lawyers' duty of candor.
  • Understand how far you can take zealous advocacy without crossing into unethical conduct.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Decision to Defend the Guilty Client
  2. Conflicts of Interest
  3. Confidentiality/Attorney-Client Privilege and When to Break it
  4. Helping Clients Find Loopholes vs. Break the Law
  5. Client Competency and the Insanity Defense
  6. Questions of Candor in Criminal Advocacy
  7. When Zealous Advocacy Goes Too Far

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Product ID 97663

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
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  1. Legal Ethics for Criminal Defense Lawyers

    1. The Decision to Defend the Guilty Client
    2. Conflicts of Interest
    3. Confidentiality/Attorney-Client Privilege and When to Break it
    4. Helping Clients Find Loopholes vs. Break the Law
    5. Client Competency and the Insanity Defense
    6. Questions of Candor in Criminal Advocacy
    7. When Zealous Advocacy Goes Too Far

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys.

Speakers

Cynthia E Everson
Cynthia E.
Everson
Everson Law Firm PLLC
Speaker bio
Cynthia E Everson

Cynthia E. Everson

Everson Law Firm PLLC
Cynthia Everson

is an attorney at Everson Law Firm PLLC, where she provides private representation for federal and state criminal and civil matters, with an emphasis on indigent representation. Ms. Everson has defended people accused of gun crimes in both state and federal court; and has litigated issues related to the right to possess and carry firearms, as well as property issues related to retrieving firearms that were seized by law enforcement. She is an adjunct writing instructor at Rowan Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina and has been teaching there for two years. Ms. Everson earned her B.A. degree from Gardner Webb University, her M.A. degree from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the Charlotte School of Law.

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