I know it's illegal for court staff to give legal advice to anyone at a courthouse. But what law are they violating if they give legal advic...

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I know it's illegal for court staff to give legal advice to anyone at a courthouse. But what law are they violating if they give legal advice? Would they be violating a.) a Business & Professions Code; b.) Penal Code c.) California Rules of the Court d.) Case Law Appellate Authority e.) Code of Civil Procedure f.) internal CourtHouse Rule g.) other law (which one?) ? What specific law would they be violating (state the specific code numbers)?

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Among other things, they would be practicing law without a license, as prohibited by the CA Business & Professions Code.

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Only a licensed attorney for their jurisdiction(s) in which they are licensed may confer legal advice. They are breaking the law.

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http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=06001-07000&file=6125-6133