Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
Power of attorney/ attorney-client privilege
If a relative of a Defendant has power of attorney and participates in discussions with the attorney, does the attorney-client privilege still exist?
Asked on 7/18/07, 11:52 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: Power of attorney/ attorney-client privilege
no- power of attorney has nothing to do with it. confidentiality apllies to the client not the power of attorney. the lawyer may not breach confidentiality.
Answered on 7/18/07, 12:00 pm
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