Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 38

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Vice-Mayor Ron is a well-loved law practitioner because he assists his constituents, especially the indigents. Ed, one of his friends who is employed as Cashier in the Register of Deeds, sought his assistance because he was charged with Malversation in court. Can Vice-Mayor Ron appear as counsel of Ed? (A) Yes, members of the Sanggunian are allowed to practice their profession. (B) No, because Ed is charged with an offense in relation to his office. (C) Yes, since the position of Ed does not pertain to the local government. (D) No, because all criminal cases are against the government.

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