The crime-fraud exception renders the privilege ‘moot’ when communications between an attorney and client are themselves used to further a crime, tort, or fraud.
Clark v. United States:
"A client who consults an attorney for advice that will serve him in the commission of a fraud will have no help from the law. He must let the truth be told.” – U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney–client privilege 101 —
The crime-fraud exception renders the privilege ‘moot’ when communications between an attorney and client are themselves used to further a crime, tort, or fraud.
Clark v. United States:
"A client who consults an attorney for advice that will serve him in the commission of a fraud will have no help from the law. He must let the truth be told.” – U.S. Supreme Court