2010 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
TITLE 8 - FRAUD AND RELATED CRIMES
Subtitle 5 - Public Fraud
Section 8-521 - Fraudulently obtaining legal representation from Public Defender's Office.
§ 8-521. Fraudulently obtaining legal representation from Public Defender's Office.
(a) Prohibited.- 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) Penalty.- 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.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 214B; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.]
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