Casey Anthony's lawyer says his client wants to help in the search for her daughter, Caylee.

"She wants to cooperate," said Attorney Jose Baez. "I, however, have to protect her."

Baez sent a letter to the Orange County Sheriff's Office Monday letting them know that he and Anthony are fully willing to cooperate if deputies uncover a lead that Anthony can assist them in following. But he says it's important that any information she provides is used to find Caylee and not to prosecute Anthony.

"I don't know an attorney in this country who would expose their client to possible criminal charges or making incriminating statements or statements that could be construed as incriminating," said Baez.

He also says that there's no truth to the rumors that Anthony is on drugs or that she knows where Caylee is but is refusing to tell the authorities.

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