Supreme Court of Pennsylvania· 2/17/1987

Commonwealth v. Sims

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521 A.2d 391
513 Pa. 366
1987 Pa. LEXIS 621

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Notwithstanding our view of the soundness of Greene, it is controlling and the issue is resolved against the defendant
Notwithstanding our view of the soundness of Greene, it is controlling and the issue is resolved against the defendant
right of confrontation is qualified to extent of existing testimonial privileges, including attorney-client privilege which protect against compelled disclosure of confidential communications made by client to attorney
right of confrontation is qualified to extent of existing testimonial privileges, including attorney-client privilege which protect against compelled disclosure of confidential communications made by client to attorney
sixth amendment right of confrontation did not abrogate attorney-client privilege

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Judges: Nix, Larsen, Flaherty, McDermott, Papadakos, Hutchinson, Zappala

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