Unauthorized Practice of Law

Unauthorized Practice of Law

In New Jersey, a charge of Unauthorized Practice of Law can result in a felony criminal record. The act states:

N.J.S.A. 2C:21-22. Unauthorized Practice of Law, Penalties. a. A person is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree if the person knowingly engages in the unauthorized practice of law.

b. A person is guilty of a crime of the third 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.

SOURCE. Adopted. L. 1994, c. 47, §1, effective June 23, 1994. Amended. L. 2011, c. 209, §1, effective January 17, 2012.

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