§ 8-521. Fraudulently obtaining legal representation from Public Defender's Office

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   (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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 214B; 2002, ch. 26, § 2.

                    
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