> Technical professions are generally hold responsible for what they enable.
Not really. Doctors are expected to do the best for their patient without worrying about societal consequences. If Hitler came to a doctor in need of medical help, the doctor would be ethically required to do their best for him, desolate the negative consequences of Hitler to society.
Same with lawyers. Even if their client is a serial murderer and has co fessed their guilt to them, they still have to do their best in representing them.
> Even if their client is a serial murderer and has co fessed their guilt to them, they still have to do their best in representing them.
IANAL but I believe this is untrue. It would not be acceptable for a lawyer to represent to the court something that they have reason to believe is false.
"Do their best" does not mean "lie to the court." The defense does not have to turn over incriminating evidence that it does not intend to use, and lawyers can ethically and accurately enter a "not guilty" plea and argue that the prosecution has insufficient evidence available to prove guilt beyond a shadow of a doubt.
Not really. Doctors are expected to do the best for their patient without worrying about societal consequences. If Hitler came to a doctor in need of medical help, the doctor would be ethically required to do their best for him, desolate the negative consequences of Hitler to society.
Same with lawyers. Even if their client is a serial murderer and has co fessed their guilt to them, they still have to do their best in representing them.