2022 Bar — Legal & Judicial Ethics

You are the counsel for Boni and Klyde, who are accused as co-conspirators in a Murder case. During arraignment, they both pleaded not guilty. In the course of the trial, Klyde confessed to you that it was actually Boni who committed the Murder and that he merely helped Boni dispose of the body. Klyde tells you that he wants to plead guilty and directs you to inform the prosecution and the judge that he wants to testify against Boni as a state witness. Can you continue to represent Boni, or Klyde, or both? Explain briefly.

Identify five duties of a lawyer as stated in the Lawyer's Oath.