i was just wondering because I want to answer questions (I wanna get points yo) but I don't want to get myself disbarred.
2007-02-16 16:22:13 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I am an attorney, I handle criminal matters in new york state and understand that laws of various states vary, however, I don't know the legal ramifications of offering free advice. The only thing I remember specifically from my ethics classes is that it is unethical to offer advice on any subject that you aren't familiar with.
2007-02-18 21:18:04 · update #1
So.. you ARE an attorney... and YOU don't know the legality or illegality of offering advice?
What's wrong with this picture?
2007-02-16 17:27:16 · answer #1 · answered by wendy c 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
State laws and statutes vary by state, so you need to realize that your answers may not be accurate depending on where those asking the questions live. That's the biggest factor with the Yahoo Answers law questions...jurisdiction is everything. Everyplace is different. But as far as freely offering advice to persons posting here, no, you have nothing to worry about. Good luck with the points, yo!
2007-02-16 16:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are an attorney and you are asking this question? Is this a conflict of interest? We have doctor's on here sometimes, or so they say they are, that answer questions every once in a while. There is always that chance of giving advice that may have adverse consequences, and we all need to keep that in mind when we answer. This goes for giving medical advice also.
2007-02-16 16:41:22 · answer #3 · answered by Sparkles 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not illegal. The tendency of speech to condone criminal actions does not make teh speech criminal. I'm not familiar with the rules of the legal profession, but I beleive that you are fine as long as you are not providing the information in a professional capacity.
2007-02-16 16:27:15 · answer #4 · answered by juicy_wishun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he has no criminal checklist hed has an relatively stable chanse of having his eco-friendly card.....bearing directly to the dependents. in the event that they're in mexico and he's claiming them to be right here on his income tax it is going to b extra durable for him cuz hes no longer meant tjo do this yet whilst they're right here then he did a solid pastime on claiming them as dependants speciallym in the event that they're us electorate.......wat will ensue whilst he is going to mexico for his appointment is that he will might desire to pay a great for entering into the US illegaly and he would be asked to stay in mexico for some time.....yet i dont think of hell b asked to saty long considering that he would not have a criminal checklist...nd dont worry cuz if u are a us citizen which will make the technique alot swifter nd much less annoying than if u have been purely an everlasting resident i basically wish that once he replaced into working right here he used his actual call and filed taxes nd that he did no longer used someones ss ok so wish i helped and stable good fortune
2016-10-02 06:54:07 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you an attorney? If not the I would suggest you always start your answers with: I am Not an attorney, however if I were you I would seek advise from an attorney but this is a suggestion on how you might handle a situation------------(get it ???_thought so)
2007-02-16 22:26:09 · answer #6 · answered by nickle 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is unlawful for anyone other than a lawyer to give legal advice. It is inadvisable to take any unsolicited legal so called advice..It is even more inadvisable to accept legal advice from someone that you don't know. I would not want to take advice from someone who is only concerned with gaining points.
2007-02-16 16:29:05 · answer #7 · answered by Nan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo answers is more of an opinion type forum, because I'd say over 30% of the answers are wrong. I doubt that you will get into trouble.
2007-02-16 23:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, this in an open board that anyone who is a member can answer to. Your answers would be better because you actually know what is legal and what isn't. Go ahead and answer!
2007-02-16 16:27:05 · answer #9 · answered by ~Les~ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you are not answering specifics, just giving general advice, then you are fine - unless you try to get money for it.
2007-02-16 16:25:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋