Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I want to have a meeting with my court appointed attorney and my husband present but the attorney says i can't why?


Asked on 2/24/11, 2:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

It's not a confidential communication with your husband present, and you could be forced to testify about what was said.

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Answered on 2/24/11, 2:30 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Confidential communications between a lawyer and client are privileged, which means no one else can find out what was said. But if a third party is present, the communication isn't confidential and is not privileged. You and/or your lawyer could then be made to reveal what you talked about.

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Answered on 2/24/11, 2:33 pm


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