Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

in a criminal case can a attorney represent the defendent in the criminal case along with representing him in a real estate case of which the defendent is restained from the property due to the criminal act of a minor child.so the question is can he represent him in both cases and would he be allowed to use criminal case to get access to the property?


Asked on 9/16/10, 7:08 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ismail Mohammed

An attorney can represent his/her client in both matters. If in the criminal case, there is something that may be used as evidence, he may go in there. He may have to have a judges order to do so. I would consult an attorney and present them with all of the facts.

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Answered on 9/21/10, 8:37 am


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