Attorney Client Privilege Explained

Summary

Attorney-client privilege in the USA generally prevents lawyers from disclosing information to the police without client consent. Exceptions include if the client plans to commit a future crime or uses the lawyers services to commit a crime. This is a general guideline and may vary by state.

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lo
Hello Lo! Nice to meet you. Could you please share more about the legal issue you're facing?
if you contact a lawyer about a case, can he tell the police about it
Generally, conversations between a client and attorney are protected by attorney-client privilege. This means the attorney cannot disclose the information to anyone, including the police, without the client's consent. However, there are exceptions. Can you share your country so I can provide more specific information?
usa
In the USA, attorney-client privilege typically prevents lawyers from sharing information with the police. Exceptions include:
- If the client is planning to commit a future crime.
- If the client is using the lawyer's services to commit a crime.
Remember, this is a general guideline and might vary by state.