Under the Model Rules, a lawyer may not encourage or assist a client in conduct that the lawyer knows is criminal or fraudulent. Nonetheless, a lawyer may ____________________________________________________________.
Explanation
Answer: A - Discuss the legal consequences of a proposed action and assist a client in determining the validity, scope, or application of a law. A lawyer may not encourage or assist a client in conduct that the lawyer knows is criminal or fraudulent, but a lawyer may discuss the legal consequences of a proposed action and assist a client in determining the validity, scope, or application of a law. Model Rule 1.2(d). Answer A is correct because it reflects the language of Rule 1.2(d).
