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last-link doctrine

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A quick definition of last-link doctrine:

Last-Link Doctrine: This is a rule that says a lawyer doesn't have to tell secrets that their client told them if it would give away important information that could be used to prove the client did something wrong. This rule is used when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege, which means the lawyer can't tell anyone else what their client said. Sometimes, if revealing the client's name would be the last piece of evidence needed to prove they did something wrong, the lawyer doesn't have to say who their client is.

A more thorough explanation:

The last-link doctrine is a rule that allows attorneys to withhold nonprivileged information if revealing it would disclose information protected by the attorney-client privilege. This is particularly important if the information would provide crucial evidence to indict or convict the client of a crime.

For example, if an attorney knows the identity of a client who committed a crime, but revealing that identity would be the last piece of evidence needed to secure a conviction, the attorney can withhold that information.

This doctrine is often used as an exception to the general rule that a client's identity is not privileged. It allows attorneys to protect their clients' interests and maintain the confidentiality of their communications.

Overall, the last-link doctrine is an important tool for attorneys to use when representing clients in criminal cases. It helps to ensure that clients receive fair and just treatment under the law.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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