Legal Advice Vs. Legal Information

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1. Sofia:    Say, I have another question. My friend was arrested for a hit and run. The arraignment hearing is tomorrow. I know he did not do it. Should he plead not guilty?

Pat:    Sure. If he did not do it, then he should plead not guilty.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal advice because it advises Sofia how her friend should respond to a lawsuit.

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This 10-question quiz features Sofia asking a number of questions related to her legal issues. Please indicate whether Pat's final responses are legal advice or legal information. The quiz will tell you right away if you got the answer right or wrong. If the latter, please click on the "view... see moreanswer" link to see why. see less

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2. Sofia:  You are so helpful! I have one last question. My son is filing a motion to change custody. He has never been able to see his daughter because his ex-girlfriend is being mean. Now his daughter is telling him that the mom is hitting her. Can he get custody changed?

Pat: I don't know if you will win but you need to make sure you put in that the mother is hitting her or you will not have a case.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal advice because it tells Sofia what will "make" or win a case.

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3. Sofia:    My son would never lie. So you think this will win? Pat:      No, I do not think he will win.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal advice because it gives an opinion as to the success of a lawsuit.

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4. Sofia:   When does his ex-girlfriend have to answer by?

Pat:     There is a deadline-I do not know when it is.

Explanation

Your response is legal information because you are answering a question about court rules (that there is a deadline).

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5. Sofia:   Great. Where do I file my paperwork?

Pat:     On the 3rd floor of the Hennepin County Government Center, Courts side.

Sofia:   Will the court do the service for me?

Pat:     Yes.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal information because it answers a question about court procedures.

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6. Sofia:   Do you think I will win?

Pat:     Absolutely. If the tenant did not pay rent, you will be able to evict him.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal advice because it provides an opinion as to the success or merits of Sofia's lawsuit.

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7. Sofia:  Do you think I should hire a lawyer to help me complete the paperwork?

Pat:    No, I think this is easy enough that you do not need to spend the money on a lawyer.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal advice because it advises Sofia whether or not to hire a lawyer.

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8. Pat:    What is your legal issue?  Sofia:  I need to get rid of my tenant. How can I get rid of my tenant? Pat:    You should file an eviction action.

Explanation

Your final response is legal advice because it is telling Sofia what she should do.

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9. Sofia:   How can I find out?

Pat:     You might want to ask a lawyer.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal information because it is not telling Sofia whether she should hire a lawyer but are suggesting the answer to her question might be something to ask a lawyer.

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10. Sofia:  Are there forms for that?

Pat:    Yes, you can get those at the Housing Court Project.

Sofia:  What should I put under "grounds for eviction"?

Pat:    If the tenant did not pay rent, put that down.

Explanation

Pat's response is legal advice because it advises Sofia what to put as the ground or basis for her lawsuit.

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Sofia:    Say, I have another question. My friend was...
Sofia:  You are so helpful! I have one last question. My son is...
Sofia:    My son would never lie. So you think this will...
Sofia:   When does his ex-girlfriend have to answer by?...
Sofia:   Great. Where do I file my paperwork?...
Sofia:   Do you think I will win? Pat:    ...
Sofia:  Do you think I should hire a lawyer to help me complete...
Pat:    What is your legal issue?  Sofia:  I...
Sofia:   How can I find out? Pat:    ...
Sofia:  Are there forms for that? Pat:    Yes, you...
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