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Attorneys may break attorney-client privilege if they believe their client is planning to commit a crime or harm someone.

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It is known as "Attorney-Client Privilege." An attorney can not be compelled, and need not disclose, ANY communication between themselves and a client, under ANY circumstance.


Can your attorney release information that you told in confidence?

Under most circumstances, this is a violation of the attorney-client privilege.


Why is client attorney privilege an important part of the court system?

Attorney-client privilege allows clients to tell their attorneys the truth, even if it would be harmful to their case. Because (under most circumstances) the attorney can't reveal that information without the client's permission, a criminal defendant, for example, could tell his attorney he had committed the crime without fear that the attorney would simply walk into court and announce his client's guilt.


Why is client-attorney privilege an important part of the court system?

Attorney-client privilege allows clients to tell their attorneys the truth, even if it would be harmful to their case. Because (under most circumstances) the attorney can't reveal that information without the client's permission, a criminal defendant, for example, could tell his attorney he had committed the crime without fear that the attorney would simply walk into court and announce his client's guilt.


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"under any circumstance" is the prepositional phrase.


Can confidential information be released to an attorney?

It depends on the confidential information. If it is medical information, that is when HIPPA gets involved and without your written consent, can not be shared.Another View: If the attorney is armed with a court order, almost any confidential information dealing with their client can be accessed.


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