Full question:
What if the client tells his lawyer that he murdered someone; does the lawyer have to report it or what? I thought what you told your lawyer was supposed to be confidential.
- Category: Criminal
- Date:
- State: Louisiana
Answer:
A lawyer has a duty to prevent future criminal actions and may disclose information to do so. Most states follow a similar rule under the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.6 (or its equivalent). However, this duty typically does not extend to crimes that have already occurred. This means that if a client confesses to a past crime, like murder, the lawyer is usually not required to report it, even if the confession includes details like the location of a missing body.
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