Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 8-521 - Fraudulently obtaining legal representation from Public Defender's Office(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.