(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.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 214B.