What is the standard of conduct of an attorney who makes misrepresentations to a court of facts known to be false?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Chin, C072504 (Cal. App. 2014):
"The representation to a court of facts known to be false is presumed intentional and is a violation of the attorney's duties as an officer of the court." (Jackson v. State Bar, supra, 23 Cal.3d at p. 513.) "Even if [appellate counsel's] misconduct were not wilful and dishonest, gross carelessness and negligence constitute a violation of an attorney's oath faithfully to discharge his duties . . . ." (Ibid.)
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