I have a lot of knowledge on the road traffic act and parking laws within the uk, is it legal for me to help people win their appeals, i have been helping my friends but now i want to help anyone who feels that they have been issued a pcn unlawfully.
2006-09-19 04:22:22 · 15 answers · asked by mick 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
I don't think so. As long you don't guarantee sucessful results, and don't advice the person to lie (under oath) or do anything unlawful.
2006-09-19 04:24:44 · answer #1 · answered by The First 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, there is a slippery part here. You must clearly comminucate to your clients that you are not an attorney (or is the correct term in the UK "a solicitor"?), that you do not provide a legal service, and thus there is no attorney-client privilege.
You could also opt for a less-personalized approach, such as writing and selling a manual for disputing parking fines.
2006-09-19 11:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by NC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are giving them correct and factual information, then yes it is legal. More importantly, it is ethical to help a friend in need. Also, can we not forget that there are too many people out there that park without paying and it is those people that should not be helped!
If you have a friend who has paid for a ticket and for one reason or another it has not been noticed by the Warden or displayed correctly, then you are quite right to help them get off the fine.
WELL DONE YOU (and can I have your phone number in case I ever get a ticket?)
2006-09-19 11:34:12 · answer #3 · answered by smileytrigg 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be illegal is you proposed perjury and/or tampering with evidence. Are you a licensed attorney? Careful, I don't know how the laws work over there but I'm sure that you might be playing a game that can get you fined or something. Speak with a bona fide licensed attorney or ask one of the court clerks "off the record" and be careful not to have witnesses when you speak with the court clerk (it might come back and bite you on your posterior).
2006-09-19 11:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can provide advice and assistance but cannot hold yourself out to be a lawyer, this would be a criminal offence liable to imprisonment if found guilty.
You are what lawyers call a "Mackenzie Friend", a non lawyer offering assistance. If the matter is before the courts you will need the courts agreement to represent another person.
2006-09-19 11:32:28 · answer #5 · answered by Nick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not familiar with UK laws. However, I would think that as long as you clearly state you are not an attorney, you could assist people with fixing their ticketing issues.
I would consult a UK based attorney though to make sure you don't run afoul.
2006-09-19 11:25:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure about the laws there, but it's definately not right. And even if you have to post this question here, shows that somewhere in your conscience you are questioning your actions for helping people. Stop. They are using you.
2006-09-19 11:25:13 · answer #7 · answered by Gina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're doing this without accepting bribes, and without actually breaking legal rules - then it's not illegal, in fact it seems like you're doing something really nice for people.
2006-09-19 11:24:41 · answer #8 · answered by squirrellondon 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can help with legal fact. Avoidance or evasion are illigal.
2006-09-19 11:27:41 · answer #9 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
since parking fines are immoral and punitive, it's fair game !! Help away-vive la parking revolution !!
2006-09-19 11:31:52 · answer #10 · answered by sandi smith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋