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2C:21-22. Unauthorized practice of law, penalties
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.
L.1994,c.47,s.1.