The constitutionally guaranteed attorney–client privilege provides that the information a client gives to an attorney be kept in confidence. The attorney may advise the client and may prepare a defense based on this private information but must not disclose any of it to the court or to the public.Attorney Kleiner has come to see Inmate Greene, who is awaiting trial in a matter alleging racial bias. Kleiner has a reputation of being a fiery defense attorney; some would even suggest that he engages in unethical tactics. As Kleiner and Greene converse, Corrections Officer Torto listens intently. When the attorney’s visit is over, Torto prepares notes about Greene’s admissions to Kleiner and Kleiner’s defense strategies. Torto sends these notes to the prosecutor. Corrections Officer Torto’s action is

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The constitutionally guaranteed attorney–client privilege provides that the information a client gives to an attorney be kept in confidence. The attorney may advise the client and may prepare a defense based on this private information but must not disclose any of it to the court or to the public.<br>Attorney Kleiner has come to see Inmate Greene, who is awaiting trial in a matter alleging racial bias. Kleiner has a reputation of being a fiery defense attorney; some would even suggest that he engages in unethical tactics. As Kleiner and Greene converse, Corrections Officer Torto listens intently. When the attorney’s visit is over, Torto prepares notes about Greene’s admissions to Kleiner and Kleiner’s defense strategies. Torto sends these notes to the prosecutor. Corrections Officer Torto’s action is