Question $1$:

Write an essay in response to the moral dilemma presented in this case study to determine:

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The relevant facts from the case.

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Who, if anyone, are potentially affected?

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Which moral principles, duties or values are involved or in conflict?

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How may a deontologist and a utilitarian respond to the dilemma?

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The best moral course of action to pursue that ensures professionalism with justifications while keeping in mind your other alternatives.

NB: Extra marks will be given for clarity of expressions and thoughts. TOTAL MARKS $=30$

Case Study

Andile is a renowned lawyer known in the legal circles for winning almost all of her cases in court. In the summer of $2016,$ she somewhat becomes specially obligated to defend a client by name Mandisa who has been accused by her neighbor for premeditating a murder. Mandisa pleads innocent to the charges. Meanwhile, Andile, her lawyer, notices that the evidence in the case as presented in court by the prosecuting lawyer is not conclusive and she actually has a good chance to get Mandisa, her accused client, released. However, Andile is convinced that if she is able to get Mandisa set free, she i s likely to commit the murder. How should Andile act given the situation?