OK, This has to be legal in California.
I am not an attorney. My spouse is competent, but cannot remember the
law, or speak in public well. I have every shred of evidence and case
law in my head and can make very convincing arguements. The lawyer is
frequently overwhelmed with the evidence and losses his place.
Several times the ball has been dropped because of this. I would like
to speak for my spouse. I have a Durable General Power of Attorney
for my spouse and am an officer of the State. But technically, not an
officer of the Court.
Is there a way to make the arguement that in Civil Court, since the
courts are operating not under the Judicial Branch but under the
Executive Branch under color of Law, that as an officer of the State,
with my name affixed/signed on my license, I should be able to present
the case (not represent, but present)? OK, that was a bit radical,
but that's all my research has been able to come up with so far. I
need concrete statues and case law to back up the arguement that if my
spouse is In Pro Per, that I can open my mouth and speak in court in
California.
HUGE Tip if you include case law that shows appeals court upheld this,
or overturned verdicts where this was denied. |
