Unauthorized practice of law- Penalty

A.S.C.A. § 31.0104 — under Attorneys and Practitioners.

A.S.C.A. § 31.0104

(a) It is unlawful for any person, association, firm or corporation to engage in or attempt to engage in the practice of law, or to do, attempt to do or offer to do any act constituting the practice of law, except to the extent such person, firm or association is licensed or authorized by the Chief Justice. Nothing in this section authorizes licensing of a corporation to practice law.

(b) A person, association, firm or corporation who violates this section is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

History: 1970, PL II-111, amd l980, PL 16-90 § 84.

Amendments: 1980 Amended to conform with penalties provided for in Title 46, Criminal Justice.