ISBA Ethics Opinions on Threatening Criminal Prosecution

Opinion 20-03 | Threatening Criminal Prosecution
Referencing available statutory remedies in a demand letter that include both civil and criminal liability.
Opinion 12-01 | Threatening Criminal Prosecution
Lawyer's participation in presenting NSF check to state's attorney for prosecution on behalf of a client
Opinion 93-05 | Threatening Criminal Prosecution
Reporting NSF check to local prosecutor
Opinion 91-29 | Reporting Lawyer Misconduct | Threatening Criminal Prosecution
Duty to report opposing lawyers threat against client to pursue criminal prosecution
Opinion 86-09 | Threatening Criminal Prosecution
Threatening referral to county prosecutor of NSF check matter

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