Together, they have sought and relied on the counsel of Cohen, who began representing them two days after Sabrina's disappearance, when it was apparent police suspected the couple's involvement. And together, they made potentially incriminating statements in their Brandon home, which were secretly captured on tape by investigators. Prosecutors used those tapes to persuade a federal grand jury to indict the couple Sept. 9 on charges they made false statements to investigators. For prosecutors, the tapes were a crack in the armor. The lawyers for the husband and wife will be each looking out for their individual client's best interest.
Legal experts say there is precedent in allowing one attorney to represent two defendants.
But it is often not allowed because it can blow up fairly soon. For instance, Mrs. Aisenberg could turn evidence against her husband. Aisenberg could strike a plea deal. Should any of these scenarios arise, legal experts say, Cohen would have to step away from at least one case because his loyalty would be divided. But so far none of the scenarios has played out.