Gregory Aimes, Who Is Being Tried for Murder, Has Appointed

question 78

Multiple Choice

Gregory Aimes, who is being tried for murder, has appointed Linda Steve as the attorney for his defense. When being questioned about the case, Gregory confesses to Linda that he committed the murder. Linda cannot divulge this information to the proper authorities due to the attorney-client privilege wherein all information exchanged between the client and the attorney is confidential. Under which of the following conditions can Linda lawfully break away from her attorney-client privilege with Gregory?

• A) if Gregory asks that Linda be replaced as his attorney
• B) if Linda voluntarily resigns as Gregory's attorney
• C) if Gregory is acquitted of all charges in the case
• D) if Gregory discloses a planned future murder to Linda

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