Friday, December 14, 2007

2C:21-22. Unauthorized practice of law, penalties

2C:21-22. Unauthorized practice of law, penalties
1. a. A person is guilty of a disorderly persons offense if the person knowingly engages in the unauthorized practice of law.

b. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person knowingly engages in the unauthorized practice of law and:

(1) Creates or reinforces a false impression that the person is licensed to engage in the practice of law; or

(2) Derives a benefit; or



(3) In fact causes injury to another.



c. For the purposes of this section, the phrase "in fact" indicates strict liability.

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