An attorney represents a client who is indicted for homicide. The client tells the attorney that she previously killed two other people and provides the locations of the victims' bodies. Is the attorney subject to discipline if he fails to disclose this information to authorities?

An attorney represents a client who is indicted for homicide. The client tells the attorney that she previously killed two other people and provides the locations of the victims' bodies. Is the attorney subject to discipline if he fails to disclose this information to authorities?

• A. Yes, because the attorney has a duty to disclose such crimes.
• B. No, because the information was obtained by the attorney in the course of the representation.
• C. No, unless the information is exculpatory.
• D. Yes, if the attorney would be implicated by disclosure.

Answer: (B)