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Question 1

Louie is on trial for criminal assault. The prosecution claims that Louie slugged Luckless in the nose because Luckless owed Louie $500 as a gambling debt. Louie likes to control his own affairs and he gets very annoyed when his attorney, Andrea, makes decisions without him. Nevertheless, Andrea realizes that sometimes, she must make decisions for Louie that are in his own best interest, in conducting the trial. In which of the following cases, if any, may Andrea make the decision without first getting Louie's approval?

Question 2

Larry Lawyer is waiting at a bus stop one morning. Jane comes up to him and asks 'You're a lawyer, right?" Larry nods. Jane then blurts out "Well, I need some advice; you see I hit another parked car last night while driving home after I'd had a few too many beers and then I fled the scene and drove home." Larry then says "Sorry; but I only handle antitrust cases for Fortune 500 companies" and he boards his bus. If Jane is arrested and charged with drunk driving and fleeing the scene of an accident, can Larry testify against her regarding the statement?

Question 3

Attorney Anthony used to represent Shyster, a financial advisor, in a matter involving Shyster's Will (Anthony was hired to draft Shyster's Will). Seven years after that relationship ended, Vic hires Anthony to sue Shyster, as Vic claims that Shyster embezzled money that he was supposed to be investing for Vic. Shyster refuses to waive any potential conflict. Can Anthony nonetheless represent Vic?