Lying for a cause
Is it ethical for an attorney representing my company to insist that I lie to assist with winning a case?
Asked on 5/14/09, 3:07 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Lying for a cause
OK, go ask anyone over the age of 6 if it is OK to lie under oath, and go with what they say.
Answered on 5/14/09, 3:38 pm
William Marvin
Cohen, Placitella & Roth, P.C.
Re: Lying for a cause
In case the question is serious, the inquirer should have a little more info, although I understand the temptation to be glib.
Of course it's not ethical to ask a witness to lie under oath. Also, it's a felony, subornation of perjury.
Such conduct, assuming we're talking about outright lying and not grey areas of interpretation, should be reported to the Disciplinary Board.
Answered on 5/15/09, 10:53 am
