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262	34	D. Unlawful Acts, Criminal Acts, In Pari Delicto	Two sub-parts: (1) Objection — Pohl's barratry and unauthorized practice of law have not been disposed of on the merits; Pohl provides no evidence and won't swear he didn't commit barratry. (2) The Unlawful Acts Rule provides that if plaintiff was engaged in illegal act contributing to injury, he may not recover (Andrew Shebay v. Bishop). Evidence shows Pohl violated laws by illegally soliciting clients, splitting fees with non-lawyer, and failing to protect client information. Three expert reports (Hardwick, Cooper, Cleveland) establish Pohl committed barratry. The Cheatham court of appeals found the same Walker deposition testimony constituted 'some evidence' that Pohl and co-counsel coordinated the barratry scheme and Pohl directly funded solicitation. The doctrine ensures the wrongdoer 'should not even entertain the hope of indemnity' (Houston Ice & Brewing Co. v. Sneed). Court can deny recovery to Pohl even if defendants also committed unlawful acts (Dover v. Baker, Brown).