Does the attorney-client priviledge extend to an attorneys knowledge about outstanding warrants?
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Does the attorney-client priviledge extend to an attorneys knowledge about outstanding warrants?
Asked on January 18, 2014 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
Only if (1) the attorney learned of the warrants from the client; and (2) there is no reason to think that the client poses an imminent danger to others (e.g. of violence) based on the information disclosed--if so, the attorney must report it.
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