Maryland Criminal Law Section 8-521

      (a)      A person may not obtain or attempt to obtain legal representation from the Office of the Public Defender by willfully and knowingly:

            (1)      making a false representation or false statement;

            (2)      failing to disclose the person's true financial condition; or

            (3)      using any other fraudulent means.

      (b)      A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.