South Dakota Codified Laws 16-18-8. Assistance to or acceptance of employment from disbarred or suspended attorney as misdemeanor
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Any licensed attorney at law who accepts employment from, or assists, or agrees to assist any person whose license to practice law has been revoked or suspended, in any proceedings instituted or attempted to be instituted in any of the courts of this state, by such person by virtue of the power of attorney or other instrument or agency referred to in § 16-18-7, is guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the South Dakota Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 2 misdemeanor | up to 30 days | up to $500 |
Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 16-18-8
- Person: includes natural persons, partnerships, associations, cooperative corporations, limited liability companies, and corporations. See South Dakota Codified Laws 2-14-2
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
Source: SL 1919, ch 115, § 2; SDC 1939, § 13.1256; SL 1979, ch 150, § 16.