3.Is it proper to give your client legal advice when you have reason to believe that the knowledge you give him will tempt him to commit perjury?

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jakfishman · Answer

what do you mean by client?

boredfr · Answer

Client as in the person who hired you

jakfishman · Answer

A lawyer may refuse to offer evidence, other than the testimony of a defendant in a criminal matter, that the lawyer reasonably believes is false. ... Under this approach, a lawyer, to protect client confidences, may knowingly present perjured testimony, if the lawyer cannot dissuade his client from committing perjury. source https://www.isba.org/sections/trafficlaw/newsletter/2012/03/youthinkyourclientisgoingtolieonthe