Section 11-701 - Fraudulently obtaining legal assistance. - Maryland Statutes

§ 11-701. Fraudulently obtaining legal assistance.
 

(a)  Prohibited.- A person may not obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in obtaining or attempting to obtain legal assistance to which the person is not entitled by: 

(1) willfully making a false statement or representation; 

(2) willfully failing to disclose a material change in financial condition; 

(3) impersonating another; or 

(4) any other fraudulent means. 

(b)  Penalty.-  

(1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both. 

(2) (i) A person convicted under this section shall make full restitution of the value of the legal assistance unlawfully received. 

(ii) The person shall be given notice and the opportunity for a hearing on the amount and terms of the payment. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 10, § 45M; 2007, ch. 3, § 2.]