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Terms Used In Maryland Code, HUMAN SERVICES 11-701

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(a) A person may not obtain, attempt to obtain, or aid another person in obtaining or attempting to obtain legal assistance to which the person is not entitled by:

(1) willfully making a false statement or representation;

(2) willfully failing to disclose a material change in financial condition;

(3) impersonating another; or

(4) any other fraudulent means.

(b) (1) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.

(2) (i) A person convicted under this section shall make full restitution of the value of the legal assistance unlawfully received.

(ii) The person shall be given notice and the opportunity for a hearing on the amount and terms of the payment.