If you have ever been accused of a crime, such as a federal drug crime, you may have wondered or worried about whether you can tell your criminal defense lawyer everything.  The answer is a qualified, “Yes.” The reason you can tell your lawyer everything is because of the attorney-client privilege. The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees every person accused of a crime the right to counsel—meaning a lawyer to defend you.  In order to give you the best possible advice, a lawyer needs to know as much about the facts of the case as possible. If a lawyer does not know … [Read more...]