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

MD Crim Law Code § 8-521 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.