Author Question: Waldo Majong has a legal problem that is very technical and deals with stem cell research. After ... (Read 106 times)

imanialler · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

Waldo Majong has a legal problem that is very technical and deals with stem cell research. After searching for many years for a lawyer who is well-versed in this area, Waldo decided that he really needs a doctor to represent him because none of the lawyers can get through the technical medical part of the legal issue. The doctor he hired has been to law school, but did not take the bar exam. Waldo is satisfied with the doctor's ability to argue the law. If Doctor represents Waldo

A) Doctor will not be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law because he was Waldo's only choice.
B) Doctor will be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law if he gives Waldo any legal advice or represents him in court.
C) Doctor will be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law unless the judge approves of Doctor's representation.
D) Doctor will not be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law so long as he behaves responsibly in court and gives Waldo good legal advice.

Question 2

Grif Griffin is a paralegal. His cousin, Snap Griffin, got a speeding ticket for which a court appearance is mandatory. Snap is afraid that he will be sent to jail for other outstanding speeding violations and fines if he appears in jail. Snap has Grif make his appearance for him. Grif:

A) is fine so long as Snap puts something in writing appointing Grif his representative.
B) has practiced law without a license the minute he tells Snap that he will represent him.
C) is fine only if he gets a formal, notarized Power of Attorney from Snap.
D) is practicing law as soon as he opens his mouth in court to represent Snap.