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Subject: B. Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability (A.M. No. 22-09-01-SC)
Topic: Practical Application of Canon IV - Competence and Diligence

A. is a lawyer known for his expertise in criminal law. He is approached by a client who has been charged with a serious crime. The client asks A. to handle his case, emphasizing the need for a quick resolution. A. agrees to take on the case, but due to his heavy workload, he fails to thoroughly review the relevant laws and precedents before the trial. During the trial, A. struggles to present a strong defense and fails to raise important legal arguments that could have benefited his client.

Based on the given scenario and the provisions of Canon IV on Competence and Diligence, answer the following question:

  1. Has A. violated the duty of competence as stipulated in Canon IV, and why?
  2. Has A. violated the duty of diligence as stipulated in Canon IV, and why?


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