# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 8. Fraud and Related Crimes

### Subtitle 5. Public Fraud

#### Section 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)