Bill > HB1012

This bill addresses legal professional conduct by specifying that attorneys can be prosecuted for certain criminal actions when representing a client or prospective client. Specifically, the bill removes prosecutorial immunity for attorneys who engage in specific types of misconduct, including perjury, aggravated perjury, subornation of perjury, evidence tampering, destruction or tampering with governmental records, and witness coercion or persuasion. The bill references specific Tennessee criminal code sections that define these offenses, effectively ensuring that attorneys cannot use their professional status as a shield against criminal prosecution when they commit these serious legal violations. By eliminating immunity for such actions, the bill aims to uphold higher ethical standards within the legal profession and provide a mechanism to hold attorneys accountable for deliberately dishonest or fraudulent conduct. The legislation will take effect immediately upon becoming law, reflecting the state's view that such professional misconduct is a matter of significant public welfare.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1012&ga=114