A lawyer or lawyers who are associated in practice shall not continue multiple representation of clients in a grand jury proceeding if the exercise of the lawyer's independent professional judgment on behalf of one of the clients will be or is likely to be adversely affected by his representation of another client. If the court determines that this principle is violated, it may order separate representation of witnesses, giving appropriate weight to an individual's right to counsel of his own choosing.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 337, ยง 13.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 31 - Criminal Procedure
Section 31-6-1 - Grand jury panels; calling; qualifying.
Section 31-6-2 - Foreman of grand jury.
Section 31-6-3 - Challenge to grand jury.
Section 31-6-5 - Return of indictments.
Section 31-6-6 - Oaths; grand jurors; witnesses; officers; penalty.
Section 31-6-7 - Assistance for grand jury; report.
Section 31-6-8 - Record of testimony.
Section 31-6-9 - Charge to grand jury.
Section 31-6-9.1 - Abuse of grand jury procedures.
Section 31-6-10 - Requirement for indictment; number of jurors concurring.
Section 31-6-11 - Evidence before grand jury.
Section 31-6-11.1 - Renewed presentation of evidence forbidden.
Section 31-6-12 - Subpoena powers; notice to witnesses.
Section 31-6-13 - Compensation of jurors and witnesses.