That's right, I'm pretty sure if you're rich enough you don't have to lie to your lawyer, they want to know exactly the truth in order to craft an effective def

That's right, I'm pretty sure if you're rich enough you don't have to lie to your lawyer, they want to know exactly the truth in order to craft an effective defense. That said they also say here it depends on the jurisdiction so in some jurisdictions it won't matter that you know if your client is lying. hmm - potentially can you start a case in jurisdiction 1 where rules are a certain way and then get case moved to a different jurisdiction where it is different? Seems unlikely and probably not something competent lawyer would allow - but still...