Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Law Article
Md. Code, Crim. Law § 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
What this law says, in plain English
A person commits a misdemeanor by fraudulently obtaining or attempting to obtain public defender representation through false statements, failing to disclose financial information, or other fraudulent means. Punishment is up to 1 year imprisonment, a fine up to $1,000, or both.
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