Northern Mariana Islands · Commonwealth Code Title 6 — Crimes & Criminal Procedure
6 CMC § 3115: Unauthorized Practice of Law
What this law says, in plain English
The statute prohibits unauthorized practice of law, including appearing as an attorney, giving legal advice for compensation, or representing oneself as licensed to practice law. Violations are punishable by up to one year imprisonment or a $2,000 fine; repeat offenses carry up to two years imprisonment or a $5,000 fine.
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