Impersonación de abogado y sus consecuencias en Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

No puedes decir que eres abogado si no lo eres, porque eso es ilegal. Si lo haces, puedes ir a la cárcel o pagar multas.

Es como si alguien se vistiera de chef y empezara a vender comida sin saber cocinar. Podría causar problemas y hacer que otros se enfermen.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, sin ser abogado, comienza a dar consejos legales a sus amigos sobre cómo manejar un caso de divorcio. Si alguien se entera y lo denuncia, Juan podría enfrentar multas o incluso pasar tiempo en la cárcel.

Penalidades

Multas de hasta 5,000 dólares y prisión de hasta 5 años, dependiendo de la cantidad de ofensas.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 16-17-770. Impersonating a lawyer; penalties. (A) It is unlawful for a person other than a lawyer, who is licensed to practice law in this State or in another state or jurisdiction in the United States and not disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in any state or jurisdiction, to represent to any person that he is a lawyer for the purpose of soliciting business, obtaining anything of value, or providing legal advice or assistance. A person who violates the provisions of this section: (1) for a first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both; (2) for a second offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two thousand five hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both; and (3) for a third or subsequent offense, is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than five thousand dollars or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both. (B) The provisions of this section do not alter the provisions of Chapter 5, Title 40, regulating the practice of law. HISTORY: 2017 Act No. 64 (H.3215), SECTION 1, eff May 19, 2017.