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To: Svartalfiar

Is a lawyer allowed to break client-lawyer privilege if his client admits to a felony or other crime?


Not unless granted by the client.


9 posted on 01/24/2015 2:41:26 PM PST by ravenwolf (s letters scripture.)
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To: ravenwolf

A lawyer can break the privilege if there is an immediate threat of harm made by the client and also to defend himself in a malpractice lawsuit by the client. Pretty limited circumstanes.


12 posted on 01/24/2015 2:50:24 PM PST by CWW (Pray for God's Protection!)
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