Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

privileged conversation

Who has privilege? Does an Alcoholics sponsor have privilege?


Asked on 5/23/07, 3:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: privileged conversation

Not per se. It is a tough issue, and I have seen judges honor the confidentiality. Judges recognize the major service provided (for free) through AA that benefits the justice system and are loathe to violate that. Usually it is up to the defense attorney to find a creative way to keep this evidence out.

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Answered on 5/24/07, 2:48 pm


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