LegallyBrunette
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Someone explained months ago that a lawyer/barrister/defence lawyer, etc. is ALWAYS an officers of the Court first, hence their duty is to the Court first and foremost and NOT to their client. It was said that if a defence lawyer is made aware that their client is guilty, they CANNOT represent them in Court as if they were NOT guilty. In that sense, they choose not to ask if their client committed the crime or not.
I think it was me

You must do the best you can for your client, but first duty is to the Court.
If a client pleads not guilty and during the trial the lawyer becomes aware that they are guilty, and client will not consent to change plea, the lawyer must withdraw from representing the client.