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Can the same Public Defender ever represent two defendants who are charged with the same crime?

April 26, 2017charged crime Defendants defender public

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Can the same Public Defender ever represent two defendants who are charged with the same crime?

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A. In some cases, the same Public Defender may represent more than one client for the same crime when that representation would not interfere with his duties of loyalty and confidentiality to either of his clients. However, the clients must give written, informed consent to this multiple representation.