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10 Privileged Communications Recognized by Florida Law

By Ron Chapman

          A privileged communication is a statement that you cannot be forced to disclose in a legal proceeding because it was made in connection with a legally-protected relationship.  Some of the privileged communications recognized by Florida law are:   Journalist's privilege; Lawyer-client privilege; Psychotherapist-patient privilege; Sexual assault counselor-victim privilege; Domestic violence advocate-victim privilege; Husband-wife privilege; Communications to clergy; Accountant-client privilege; Privilege with respect to trade secrets; Accident-report privilege.             One of the more commonly-known privileges is #2, the lawyer-client privilege...continue to full post

Full post as published by Palm Beach Criminal Defense Blog on September 21, 2010 (boomark / email).