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Chapter 15Trial publicity, the lawyer as witness, and the prosecutor

The press, dual roles, the prosecutor

5 sections

When Lawyers Speak to the Press (Rule 3.6)

  1. 15.1.1Trial Publicity: The General Rule and Safe-Harbor Statements (Rule 3.6(a)–(b))
  2. 15.1.2The Right of Reply and Extra Prosecutorial Duties (Rule 3.6(c)–(d); Rule 3.8(f))
  1. 15.2When the Lawyer Is Also a Witness: the Advocate-Witness Rule (Rule 3.7)

The Public Prosecutor's Rules (Rule 3.8)

  1. 15.3.1Pre-Conviction Duties (Rule 3.8(a)–(f))
  2. 15.3.2Post-Conviction Duties (Rule 3.8(g)–(h))
Start with 15.1.1Trial Publicity: The General Rule and Safe-Harbor Statements (Rule 3.6(a)–(b))