"Jerrell Roberts, 40, of Las Vegas pleaded guilty Wednesday to a felony count of obtaining and using the personal identifying information of Jerrell Berrios, a Las Vegas civil attorney."
"Roberts used Berrios' bar number, which he said he made up and thought was inactive, on three occasions, according to a police report."
"A lawyer who appeared in court with Roberts was suspicious after Roberts used incorrect legal terminology."
"Roberts, an employee of the juvenile court services who is now on leave, faces eight felony charges, which include three counts of practicing law without a license and two perjury counts."
Jerrell Roberts, a 40-year-old from Las Vegas, pleaded guilty to a felony for using the personal identifying information of attorney Jerrell Berrios. He practiced law on three occasions using Berrios' bar number, which he mistakenly believed was inactive. Roberts also employed fake names and fictitious businesses to misrepresent himself. His lack of legal knowledge raised suspicions during a court appearance, leading to his detention. He faces multiple felony charges, including practicing law without a license and perjury.
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