Is it illegal for a paralegal that works for an attorney to give free legal advice to people in the neighborhood concerning their court cases and how to avoid legal problems when they want to do illegal things?
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Absolutely. It is considered the unlicensed practice of law, and it is a third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years prison.
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Yes. The providing of legal advice by a non-lawyer is called the unlicensed practice of law and it is illegal.
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