§ 8-521
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§8–521.
(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.