Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois

In regards to my previous question answered by Mr. George M. Zuganelis. If he asses this, or someone can see both parts, I'm wondering how far can I go...... so if it goes to trial, i can't actually question witnesses....... but I am legally allowed to be with him during proceedings right? I will prepare his questioning prior to court, and put it on legal pads for him to ask, but will I be able to confer with him during the process? for example write down cross examination questions for him to ask while the states atty is doing her questioning, then giving him the questions at the table etc..... or as hes questioning, call him over to advise him? Or not defend him but act as an advisor?


Asked on 3/06/12, 6:30 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

I did not see the first question, but preparing questions, conferring during trial, writing down questions, certainly sounds like the unauthorized practive of law to me. Ignoring the fact that this may be illegal, it just plain seems like a bad idea. Assuming you do not have legal training, I am not sure why you would do this, nor why the other person would want you to do so.

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Answered on 3/08/12, 2:30 pm


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