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Criminal

Jun. 24, 2003

Investigation Must Respect Attorney-Client Privilege

Focus Column - Criminal Law - By Laurie L. Levenson - Prosecutors have powerful tools, such as wiretaps and search warrants, to investigate crime. Risks come with using these tools, however. One is that the prosecutor will invade the attorney-client privilege and Sixth Amendment right to counsel. When this occurs, the defense not only may seek suppression of the evidence but also may charge the prosecution with misconduct.

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