Barton has stolen money from his employer. He goes to see a lawyer and confesses the entire crime to the lawyer. Based on these facts which one of the following is true? Read each separately.

a.If there is no other way to prove Barton committed the crime, the lawyer cannot be called as a witness to prove Barton's confession.

b.Barton's confession is covered by solicitor-client privilege and the lawyer can choose to give the information to the police.

c.Confessions of serious crimes like theft are not covered by solicitor-client privilege.

d.Solicitor-client privilege covers Barton's confession and can be waived, but only if both the lawyer and the client agree.

e.None of the above is true.