Lawyers face moral and ethical dilemmas often throughout their careers, from conflicts of interest to bribery and more. There can also be severe consequences resulting in their disbarment (withdrawing of their license resulting in them not being able to practice anymore.) However, criminal defense lawyers face even more critical moral dilemmas because of the severity and the impact of the cases on others. When a defendant admits to their lawyer that they have committed a crime and are guilty, what should the lawyer do? Should the lawyer turn their back on their client and present to the…