Colorado Criminal Defense: Sanctions for Advising Witnesses Not to Participate in Investigations by Attorneys
Lawyers in a criminal case (the prosecutor and the defense attorney) cannot encourage witnesses from refusing to speak to the other lawyer about the case. However, as one court said, “[i]ndeed, witnesses have a choice whether to speak with counsel […]” about what they have seen and heard. Nonetheless, it is improper for an attorney … Continue reading Colorado Criminal Defense: Sanctions for Advising Witnesses Not to Participate in Investigations by Attorneys