What is attorney-client privilege?

Attorney-client privilege is a legal principle that allows the client to keep the content of their communication with their attorney confidential. This includes any information that the client shares with their lawyer, as well as any advice the lawyer offers to the client. This means that the lawyer cannot be compelled to testify in court to any information that the client has shared with them in connection to the case. This ensures that the client can freely discuss their case with their lawyer without worrying that their information will be shared publicly in court or with third-parties. In Kansas, attorney-client privilege is codified in K.S.A. 60-426, which states that "all confidential communications made by the client to his or her attorney, or by the attorney to the client, concerning the subject matter of any litigation, civil or criminal, shall be forever privileged." The law also prevents any person from disclosing confidential communications that were shared between the client and attorney. Moreover, the attorney cannot be forced to testify in court or produce any documents related to the confidential communications between the client and attorney. By protecting the confidential relationship between the client and attorney, attorney-client privilege gives the client the freedom to share any information they may have without fear of it being used against them in court. This guarantee of protection ensures that the client can receive the best advice from their attorney and furthers the integrity of the justice system.

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