How often do lawyers lie in court?

Let's start with the definition of a lie: everyone's going to have a slightly different standard, but in my mind, someone lies when they make a statement that they know is untrue. read more

Let’s start with the definition of a lie: everyone’s going to have a slightly different standard, but in my mind, someone lies when they make a statement that they know is untrue. read more

Brett asks whether it is ethical for a lawyer to commit perjury if he thinks it’s in the best interests of his client. That’s a great question, Brett, and it touches on the age-old suspicion that lawyers are, at best, often tempted to lie or, at worst, professionally obligated to lie. read more