Holder Inversion On Clergy Penitent
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Example wrong choices
17377_transcript_confession · EVIDENCE · Choice BOverrule the objection, because the clergy member's willingness always defeats the privilege.
Why it's attractive
'Always' is a tiered-absolute red flag. The privilege is held by the penitent; a willing clergy does not waive it. Cut.
Why it's wrong
'Always' is a tiered-absolute red flag. The privilege is held by the penitent; a willing clergy does not waive it. Cut.
17377_transcript_confession · EVIDENCE · Choice COverrule the objection, because privilege belongs only to the clergy member.
Why it's attractive
Always name the protected party. The privilege protects the *penitent's* confidential communication; the clergy is a *recipient*, not the holder. Cut.
Why it's wrong
Always name the protected party. The privilege protects the *penitent's* confidential communication; the clergy is a *recipient*, not the holder. Cut.
17377_transcript_confession · EVIDENCE · Choice DSustain the objection only if Pastor Peter's denomination requires secrecy.
Why it's attractive
Privileges are matters of *law*, not religious policy. Adding a denominational-secrecy condition imports a fact the legal test does not require. Cut.
Why it's wrong
Privileges are matters of *law*, not religious policy. Adding a denominational-secrecy condition imports a fact the legal test does not require. Cut.
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