Two indicted defendants seek representation by the same attorney. What is the proper action for the attorney to take?

Two indicted defendants seek representation by the same attorney. What is the proper action for the attorney to take?

• A. Continue representing all three and proceed to trial.
• B. Move to withdraw entirely without court approval.
• C. Represent the two defendants separately but keep the third as a client.
• D. Request court approval to withdraw as the attorney for both Able and Baker.

Answer: (D)