Should guilty client admit guilt to attorney?

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Country: United States of America
State: North Carolina

Is it better for a guilty client to admit guilt to their attorney or to claim their innocent for fear the attorney will not provide the best defense.

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You should not say anything that admits in our opinion--you may just ask notto answer that question etc. The attorney does have a duty to defend you nomatter what...

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