State v. Vandenberg

The defendant, Frank L. Vandenberg, appeals from a judgment and sentence imposed following his conviction on two counts of grand larceny. His sole contention on appeal is that the trial court erred by directing a defense witness' former attorney to testify as to confidential communications made between the witness and the attorney. We agree and remand the cause for new trial.

Some background facts are necessary to a full understanding of the issue presented on appeal.

Armed with a valid warrant to search the home occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Vandenberg, police seized a conglomerate of allegedly…