What is the current state of the law on counsel assisting the client in presenting false evidence?
The following excerpt is from USA v. Lapage, 231 F.3d 488 (9th Cir. 2000):
14. Cf. Nix v. Whiteside , 475 U.S. 157, 166 (1986) ("Although counsel must take all reasonable lawful means to attain the objectives of the client, counsel is precluded from taking steps or in any way assisting the client in presenting false evidence or otherwise violating the law.").
14. Cf. Nix v. Whiteside , 475 U.S. 157, 166 (1986) ("Although counsel must take all reasonable lawful means to attain the objectives of the client, counsel is precluded from taking steps or in any way assisting the client in presenting false evidence or otherwise violating the law.").
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