Maine Revised Statutes Title 4 Sec. 859 – False advertising or representation to be an attorney
Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates
|
Other versions
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
If a person who has not been admitted to practice law in this State or whose name has been struck from the roll of attorneys advertises as or represents that person to be an attorney or counselor at law, that person is guilty of a Class E crime. [RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §31 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1977, c. 696, §28 (RPR). RR 2021, c. 1, Pt. B, §31 (COR).