Question
Mr. Sider was indicted for Securities violations. During his trial preparation with a new attorney, their investigator presented them with some information which they all then discussed. Later in the day, the investigator was asked by a friend to describe the work the investigator was doing in relating to Mr. Sider’s indictment. Does any privilege apply?
A No privilege applies because the investigator’s work was done in front of someone other than Mr. Sider.
B Yes, the privilege applies in this situation because the investigator is part of the legal team.
C Yes, the privilege applies because the case has not yet gone to trial.
D No privilege applies because the investigator is not an attorney, paralegal or law clerk on the trial team.
This question is taken from PLGL 141 – Civil and Criminal Evidence » Fall 2023 » Quiz Chapter 13 Common Law Privileges
