Ind. Code ch. 33-43-2

Ind. Code ch. 33-43-2
in effect

Ind. Code § 33-43-2-1 Engaging in practice by person not admitted

Sec. 1. A person who: (1) professes to be a practicing attorney; (2) conducts the trial of a case in a court in Indiana; or (3) engages in the business of a practicing lawyer; without first having been admitted as an attorney by the supreme court commits a Class B misdemeanor. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-5-1.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.

Ind. Code § 33-43-2-2 Burden of proof

Sec. 2. In a prosecution under this chapter, the state is not required to prove that the defendant has not been admitted as an attorney. The burden of proving admission is on the defendant. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-1-5-3.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.22.
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