California · Evidence Code
EVID §981: There is no privilege under this article if the communication was made, in whole or in part, to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a fraud.
What this law says, in plain English
Communications made to enable or aid commission or planning of a crime or fraud lose legal privilege protection.
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There is no privilege under this article if the communication was made, in whole or in part, to enable or aid anyone to commit or plan to commit a crime or a fraud.
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