A couple days ago I'm working out a bond hearing with an attorney in the courtroom. The defendant is standing there in the orange uniform next to us, chains and all. It went something like this: I'd ask the attorney, "Does he . . .?" The attorney would turn from me and look at his client. Client would answer the question. The I'd ask the attorney, "Did he . . .?" and the whole cycle would repeat.
It was the silliest thing, but I couldn't talk to the guy directly.
You can't have sex with one either (at least not without her attorney present). A prosecutor in my office was fired for this, though only publicly reprimanded by the bar.
But what about a defense attorney talking with the victim of a crime his client is accused of?
ReplyDeleteDon't forget that one, Ken. And don't forget to memorize your new "additional" responsibilities.
ReplyDeleteI know this one.
ReplyDeleteA couple days ago I'm working out a bond hearing with an attorney in the courtroom. The defendant is standing there in the orange uniform next to us, chains and all. It went something like this: I'd ask the attorney, "Does he . . .?" The attorney would turn from me and look at his client. Client would answer the question. The I'd ask the attorney, "Did he . . .?" and the whole cycle would repeat.
It was the silliest thing, but I couldn't talk to the guy directly.
Ha Ha - I guess its ok as long as you speak in abbreviated code – I’ll remember that for the ethics bar …
ReplyDeleteYou can't have sex with one either (at least not without her attorney present). A prosecutor in my office was fired for this, though only publicly reprimanded by the bar.
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