Asked by Maayan Eaves on May 22, 2024
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States that exempt threats of death or serious injury from the attorney-client privilege include which of the following?
A) Oklahoma
B) New York
C) Washington
D) All of these choices are correct.
Attorney-Client Privilege
A rule of evidence requiring that confidential communications between a client and his or her attorney, relating to their professional relationship, be kept confidential unless the client consents to disclosure.
Serious Injury
A type of harm or damage to a person's health that is significant or severe, having long-term effects on the individual's well-being or ability to function.
- Differentiate between exceptions to the attorney-client privilege.
Verified Answer
BO
Brendan O'RourkeMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
All of these states have provisions in their laws or legal ethics rules that allow or require attorneys to breach confidentiality if they believe there is an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm, reflecting a common exception to the attorney-client privilege aimed at preventing harm.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between exceptions to the attorney-client privilege.