The Advocate-Witness Rule: Anachronism or Necessary Restraint

Abstract

This thesis examines the rule that prohibits a lawyer from being both the trial advocate and a witness in the same case. This rule brings into conflict ethical concerns, evidentiary considerations, client rights, and other systemic judicial matters. This thesis concludes that the rule should be abolished. The judicial system can glean benefits provided by the rule through other avenues that avoid negative aspects of the current approach.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1989
Accession Number
ADA451522

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  • Jeffrey A. Stonerock

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