A lawyer shall not, act as an advocate in a trial in which t…
A lawyer shall not, act as an advocate in a trial in which the lawyer is likely to be a witness unless the lawyer’s testimony relates to an uncontested issue or matter, the lawyer’s testimony relates to the nature and value of legal services rendered in the case, or the lawyer has obtained informed written consent from the client. If the lawyer represents the People or a governmental entity, the consent shall be obtained from the head of the office or designee of the head of the office by which the lawyer is employed.
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