Coutts Trial Replay: Week of July 24-28, 2023 The "Crime-Fraud" Envelope

Dive deep into one of the most critical weeks in the trial of Chris Carbert and Tony Olienick. We’ve condensed the proceedings from July 24-28, 2023, into just 2 hours of focused coverage for you!

One of the key elements discussed during this week was the "crime-fraud" argument. This term refers to a situation where legal advice is used to further the commission of a crime. In legal proceedings, solicitor-client privilege protects confidential communications between a lawyer and their client. However, this privilege can be pierced if it is proven that the legal advice was used to assist or commit a crime, which is known as the crime-fraud exception.

The question of whether this exception applies was at the heart of last week’s proceedings, particularly around the mystery of the crime-fraud envelope. If this envelope is opened, it could reveal evidence that significantly impacts the outcome of the trial.

Tune in tonight for in-depth analysis, as Danielle, Margaret, Nikki, James, Tom, Jeremy, and Mocha join Jason Lavigne to break down the significance of this critical week, share key insights, and explain how this argument could shape the trial’s future.