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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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 8-521 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/criminal-law/md-code-crim-law-sect-8-521/
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