[Buddahaid]

Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Can't do it. I can see the prosecutor under oath - he needs to be presenting as honest as a case as he can. While it pains me to say it - a defense attorney under oath would often rob his client of his right to the "reasonable defense" he is entitled to. Many times a defense attorney knows his client is guilty, yet under the law, is obligated to try and negate the truth he knows.

No, I don't think a lie is ok - but I also can see where situations could arise where no defense attorney in the world could defend someone - removing one of the critical protections that all citizens enjoy when under a judicial proceeding - the right to effective counsel.

Sure it would work. The defense is only representing the defendnts lies. The prosecution may represent the evidence collectors lies.