[Henrietta]

When an officer of the court attempts to lie to the jury and gets caught, there's ground for questioning every single element of that side's case.

Your assertion is legally incorrect. The jury will be instructed to take into account testimony of the witnesses. Attorneys are not witnesses, and what they say or do may not properly be considered.

[Freedom2specul8]

May not properly be considered, of course...IMHO, and I know I'm not alone in this opinion..the atty is the clients representative, helps establish some kind of relationship with the jury and he can destroy his own client's credibility and witnesses through various means..depending on his talent, experience and stamina.

[Poohbah]

Your assertion is legally incorrect. The jury will be instructed to take into account testimony of the witnesses. Attorneys are not witnesses, and what they say or do may not properly be considered.

Well, God Bless America! Attorneys are allowed to lie to the jury without adverse repercussion on their clients (whom they ARE supposedly acting on behalf of and under their direction).

[connectthedots]

This is not a criticism of you, but attorneys ARE NOT 'officers of the court'. I can locate the USSC opinion that confirms this if you want proof. I had a run-in with a deputy court clerk over this issue a year ago and when I threatened her with a civil rights action and obstruction of justice charge, a judge quickly straightened her out on the matter. I don't take B.S. from arrogant court personnel.