Defending unpopular clients is the basis for a great deal of criticism of lawyers. What is the core legal ethical value in defending an unpopular client?
A) Every client is entitled to legal representation, no matter how unpopular or heinous the crime.
B) It is not ethical for a defense attorney to defend someone who is lying about their innocence.
C) As a matter of legal ethics, no lawyer may represent someone who intentionally perjured him/herself after being advised against doing so.
D) As long as the client is adequately represented in a court of law, defense attorney ethics are secondary.
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