16-18-26. Misconduct by attorney as misdemeanor.
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Every attorney at law who:
(1)Practices any deceit or collusion, or consents to the same with intent to deceive the court or any party;
(2)Intentionally delays his client's suit with a view to his own gain;
(3)Intentionally receives any money or allowance for or on account of any money which he has not paid or become answerable for;
(4)Makes a subsequent application to a different judge to stay the same trial of any criminal prosecution with knowledge that application for such stay has been made and denied without leave reserved to renew it, before a judge authorized to grant it; or
(5)Knowingly permits any person not his general law partner or a clerk in his office to sue out any process or to prosecute or defend any action in his name;