Drake Paralegal's Cell Phone Rang

question 14

Multiple Choice

Drake Paralegal's cell phone rang. When he answered it, his best friend, who lives in another state, said: "Drake! I've just been stopped by the police! What should I do?" Drake responded: "Keep your mouth shut except to ask for a lawyer." Then the phone connection was lost. Which of the following is true?

• A) Drake's response was not UPL because his friend did not specifically ask for legal advice.
• B) Drake's response was not UPL because it was not legal advice, just common sense advice.
• C) Drake's response was UPL because he assessed his friend's legal need, applied his knowledge of the law to it, and gave a response.
• D) Drake's response was UPL because he gave advice in a criminal matter.

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