Waldo Majong has a legal problem that is very technical and deals with stem cell research. After searching for many years for a lawyer who is well-versed in this area, Waldo decided that he really needs a doctor to represent him because none of the lawyers can get through the technical medical part of the legal issue. The doctor he hired has been to law school, but did not take the bar exam. Waldo is satisfied with the doctor's ability to argue the law. If Doctor represents Waldo
A) Doctor will not be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law because he was Waldo's only choice.
B) Doctor will be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law if he gives Waldo any legal advice or represents him in court.
C) Doctor will be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law unless the judge approves of Doctor's representation.
D) Doctor will not be guilty of the unauthorized practice of law so long as he behaves responsibly in court and gives Waldo good legal advice.

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Even though Waldo feels that he needs a doctor's expertise, the fact remains that the doctor did not pass the bar exam and is not licensed to practice law. As a result, if the doctor provides legal advice or represents Waldo in court, he will be engaging in the unauthorized practice of law, which is illegal.

Waldo Majong Has a Legal Problem That Is Very Technical