Bob receives a memorandum from his attorney that is protected by a legal professional privilege Bob emails the memorandum to a third party who has no need to know the information in the memorandum Which of the following statements is MOST ACCURATE?
A.
Bob did not walve the privilege because the legal professional privilege belongs to the attorney, not the client
B.
Bob might have waived the privilege because he transmitted the protected information to a third party who has no need to know the information
C.
Bob might have waived the privilege because he used email to transmit the protected information.
D.
Bob did not waive the privilege because the legal professional privilege cannot be waived by transmitting protected information to a third party
In the context of Basic Principles of Evidence, specifically relating to privilege, the question asks about MOST ACCURATE.
The correct answer is B: Bob might have waived the privilege because he transmitted the protected information to a third party who has no need to know the information.
This question tests knowledge of evidence principles. The correct answer correctly distinguishes between types of evidence, admissibility requirements, or evidentiary privileges. Proper handling of evidence is crucial for successful fraud investigations and prosecutions.
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