Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2012 Bar — Question 9

MULTIPLE CHOICE

Atty. Magtanggol of the PAO was assigned to defend X who is accused of Slight Physical Injury before the MTC of a far-flung town. During the trial, P02 Tulco appeared in court on behalf of the complainant. Atty. Magtanggol objected to his appearance since the policeman is not a member of the Bar. (A) The objection is valid. It should be the public prosecutor who should prosecute the criminal action. (B) Atty. Magtanggol is just afraid that his client may be convicted through the efforts of a non-lawyer. (C) In the courts of a municipality, a party may conduct his litigation in person or with the aid of an agent or friend. (D) If a public prosecutor is not available, at least a private prosecutor who must be a lawyer should be designated.

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