Instructions

Our criminal courtroom includes numerous professionals that are necessary for the system to function. These include the prosecutor, defense attorney, judges, and, in some cases, juries. The prosecutor seeks justice, the defense ensures the due-process rights of the defendant, and the jury reviews the evidence and decides if the defendant has been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Finally, the judge makes sure all legal policies and procedures are followed, as well as decides the sentence if a defendant is found guilty at trial or there is a guilty plea. This structure is set up to include checks and balances, but occasionally one or more of the parties involved has their own agenda and unethical (and even illegal) decisions may be made. Explain your choices in this scenario by addressing the following questions: What is attorney-client privilege? What are the exceptions to this rule? Why are these exceptions important?