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what criminal charge, if any, might apply to a JP that is preparing wills (and supposedly divorce documents) for compensation. This JP is not a lawyer. In addition, the JP allegedly uses the courhouse office for this practice and personnel as witnesses. PC 38.122 and 38.123 do not apply because the JP is not held out as a lawyer and the incidents do not involve PI or Property claims. Might a violation of Judicial Conduct be a "violation of law" relating to public servant's office so that PC 39.02 applies? BTW, the info is going to the State Bar and for Judicial Conduct review. Any ideas? | ||
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It looks like if he's using government property, personnel, etc., 39.02(a)(2) works for you. And how is he "not held out as a lawyer" but able to get away with preparing legal documents? I've heard that the DIY fill-in-the-blank forms are not considered "document preparation" but if you're paying someone to fill them in for you, I would think that the person paying for the service would be trusting the person filling them in to do them legally and correctly. | |||
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