Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

If I was an attorney could I represent my son in a criminal case


Asked on 9/22/11, 12:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Randy Lang,J.D.,Atty. Office of the Prosecutor SCAT

Yes,if you were a licensed attorney or otherwise admitted to practice law in the state or territory or other area admitted you could represent your son in a criminal case.

However,you may not be competent enough in the criminal areas of concern or impartial and objective enough because of the Family relationship and/or you may have a Conflict of Interest depending on the situation. I strongly recommmend hire an experienced independant criminal law attorney to represent your Son.

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Answered on 9/22/11, 12:56 pm


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