People v. Peterson

Intervenor-appellant, defense attorney, appealed from an order of the Will County circuit court enjoining him from speaking to any media outlet or to any individuals other than his own personal counsel about his representation of the defendant and from disseminating or disclosing any information regarding his representation or that he obtained during his representation. The appellate court affirmed, finding that the circuit court did not abuse its discretion because the defendant did not waive attorney-client privilege and that it was essential that a client have the ability to speak confidentially to their attorney. (DAUGHERITY and HETTEL, concurring)