Answer by Paulb for Does attorney-client privilege protect a client who lies...
Yes, Attorney Client Privilege remains, even if the client lied. Though other replies here point out creases in that rule.Having said that: Any reasonable Atty would resign when aware of client lies,...
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Model Rule 1.6(b)(5)A lawyer may reveal information relating to the representation of a client to the extent the lawyer reasonably believes necessary... to respond to allegations in any proceeding...
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It's no fantastic legal source, and rules may vary in different countries, but from the Wikipedia article on Attorney client privilege:Lawyers may also breach the duty where they are defending...
View ArticleDoes attorney-client privilege protect a client who lies about his attorney?
In many legal conflicts the fact that a defendant acted on the advice of competent legal counsel is considered an affirmative defense, or at least a mitigating factor.Can such a defendant hide behind...
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