In a civil case, in what circumstances can a defendant and counsel be found to be in conflict of interest?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from U.S. v. Partida-Parra, 865 F.2d 265 (9th Cir. 1988):
3 We also presume prejudice when the defendant and counsel have a conflict of interest or state or federal authorities interfere with counsel's assistance. United States v. Perry, 857 F.2d 1346, 1349 (9th Cir.1988).
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