son is 34 yrs old
2006-07-17 10:50:31 · 9 answers · asked by jrider33 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
First, are you an attorney? And if you are, what's the charge? Lastly, I think most judges would discourage the idea as a conflict of interest.
2006-07-17 11:15:18 · answer #1 · answered by chairman_of_the_bored_04 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably but why?Texas is known to be the State with the worst record of convictions of innocent people in the entire United States.
2006-07-17 17:54:15 · answer #2 · answered by theforce51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Only a lawyer can represent him. You may be able to appear as a friend of the court.
2006-07-17 17:53:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can I am not aware of any law that you cannot represent him in court here in Texas my home state
2006-07-17 17:54:00 · answer #4 · answered by valgal115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not allowed to represent another person, or to provide legal services to another person in our out of court, unless you are (i) an attorney (ii) licensed to practice law in the state of texas.
Section 81.102 of the Texas Government Code provides that, except for certain exceptions (e.g., acting on your own behalf (or pro se), jailhouse lawyers, exclusively federal practice) "a person may not practice law in this state unless the person is a member of the state bar." Courts will use this statute to prevent you from representing a person who is not yourself or will refer your activities to the Texas Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee who may seek an injunction to prevent you from so acting.
In addition, there are criminal penalties if you represent someone with an intent to obtain an economic benefit. In that context, representation is a function of (i) contracting with persons to represent them in regard to causes of action for personal injuries or property damages, (ii) advising persons as their rights and advisability of making claims for personal injuries or property damages, or (iii) advising persons as to whether to accept a settlement of claims for personal injuries or property damage. See Texas Penal Code, sections 38.122 and 38.123.
There are certain unfortunate consequences even if the court does not initially stop you, including cases where:(i) a contract procured through UPL is void; (ii) disqualification from prosecuting a lawsuit; and (iii) dismissal of pleadings.
2006-07-17 18:23:41 · answer #5 · answered by Thufir 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be an attorney with a license to practice.
2006-07-17 17:54:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you could, whether it's a good idea or not is an entirely different matter...
2006-07-17 17:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by trc_6111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are an attorney
2006-07-17 17:53:36 · answer #8 · answered by M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't Know Sorry!!!
2006-07-17 17:54:00 · answer #9 · answered by It's all Love!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋