Texas Penal Code - Section 38.122. Falsely Holding Oneself Out As A Lawyer
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§ 38.122. FALSELY HOLDING ONESELF OUT AS A LAWYER. (a) A
person commits an offense if, with intent to obtain an economic
benefit for himself or herself, the person holds himself or herself
out as a lawyer, unless he or she is currently licensed to practice
law in this state, another state, or a foreign country and is in
good standing with the State Bar of Texas and the state bar or
licensing authority of any and all other states and foreign
countries where licensed.
(b) An offense under Subsection (a) of this section is a
felony of the third degree.
(c) Final conviction of falsely holding oneself out to be a
lawyer is a serious crime for all purposes and acts, specifically
including the State Bar Rules.
Added by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 723, § 5, eff. Sept. 1, 1993.
Section: 38.10 38.11 38.111 38.112 38.113 38.114 38.12 38.122 38.123 38.13 38.14 38.15 38.151 38.16 38.17
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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