No. 59361 Precedential Reversed Processed

State v. Pike

Louisiana Supreme Court · Filed April 1, 1977 · 343 So. 2d 1388

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State v. Green 493 So. 2d 1178 La. 1986

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State v. Hayes 324 So. 2d 421

Opinion text

In re: State of Louisiana applying for certiorari, mandamus and prohibition Writ Granted. The ruling of the trial court is reversed. The attorney-client privilege does not extend to the fact of representation, including the identity of the client. State v. Hayes, 324 So.2d 421 (La.1975). This ruling is not to be construed as suggesting that the state may elicit from the attorney witness over further objection any further information, particularly as relates to the outcome of the previous trial. The case is remanded to the trial court.