A defense attorney who violates client confidentiality to prevent a serious violent crime from occurring may be subject to penalties under state codes of professional conduct.

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A defense attorney may breach client confidentiality to prevent a serious violent crime under the "crime-fraud" exception, which is generally allowed by state codes of professional conduct to prevent harm.

A Defense Attorney Who Violates Client Confidentiality to Prevent a Serious