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§ 11-701. Fraudulently obtaining legal assistance

West's Annotated Code of MarylandHuman ServicesEffective: October 1, 2007

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Human Services (Refs & Annos)
Title 11. Maryland Legal Services Corporation (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 7. Prohibited Acts (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2007
MD Code, Human Services, § 11-701
§ 11-701. Fraudulently obtaining legal assistance
Currentness
Prohibited
(a) 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.
Penalty
(b)(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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2007, c. 3, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2007.
MD Code, Human Services, § 11-701, MD HUMAN SERV § 11-701
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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