A defense attorney that knew of the location of the murder weapon that his client used is required to turn that weapon in as part of discovery.

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A defense attorney is bound by attorney-client privilege and cannot disclose information about the case or evidence such as the location of a murder weapon without the client's consent. However, they also cannot obstruct justice or participate in illegal activities, so they would need to navigate this situation carefully, often seeking ethical guidance.

A Defense Attorney That Knew of the Location of the Murder