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8. i disagree that there's actual immunity.

Reply to 11 Bravo (Reply #1)

Wed May 2, 2012, 05:13 PM

May 2012

if it really is an honest, legitimate opinion that turns out to be wrong, then sure, a lawyer should not be liable for that.

but if it's something that any reasonable lawyer would or should know is actually illegal but they concoct an opinion claiming it to be legal, then they are knowingly engaging in a conspiracy to commit a crime. and they should have no immunity for that.

so i don't think it's actual immunity, simply a high standard.

the standards for disbarment, of course, need not be so high.

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Court: Bush Torture Memo Author John Yoo Protected From Lawsuits [View all] cal04 May 2012 OP

This will not be popular, but I completely agree with the ruling. 11 Bravo May 2012 #1

You are correct. Nonetheless, I would like John Yoo to itch. aquart May 2012 #2

Even legal opinions ratonalizing criminal behavior? pscot May 2012 #4

In every civilized nation, persons enjoy the right not to be tortured -- and that is struggle4progress May 2012 #5

Please point out my "misrepresentations". I stated that Yoo wrote an opinion. 11 Bravo May 2012 #6

The case does not involve criminal prosecution of Yoo (though you indicate it does). struggle4progress May 2012 #7

But that's the problem the court noted---it wasn't an absolute right. msanthrope May 2012 #13

i disagree that there's actual immunity. unblock May 2012 #8

Agree, mainly because of forum shopping and the Constitutional principle against ex post facto msanthrope May 2012 #10

He should be disbarred. byeya May 2012 #3

It's unlikely he has an active license to practice law.... msanthrope May 2012 #11

I believe he's a visiting professor at the University of Chicago now. lunatica May 2012 #12

Yeah but can he be protected from being a pariah? lunatica May 2012 #9