There is no privilege under this article if the lawyer reasonably believes that disclosure of any confidential communication relating to representation of a client is necessary to prevent a criminal act that the lawyer reasonably believes is likely to result in the death of, or substantial bodily harm to, an individual.
Cal. Evid. Code § 956.5
Lawyer-Client Privilege
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case Elijah W. v. Superior Court (2013)
Most recently applied in Elijah W. v. Superior Court (May 2013)
Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 183, Sec. 94
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.