North Dakota § 27-13-12 - Attorney not to aid defense when formerly interested as public prosecutor Penalty
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§ 27-13-12. Attorney not to aid defense when formerly interested as public prosecutor Penalty
Every attorney who, having prosecuted or in any manner aided or promoted any action or proceeding in any court, as state's attorney or other public prosecutor, afterward, directly or indirectly, advises in relation to or takes any part in the defense thereof as attorney or otherwise, or takes or receives any valuable consideration from or on behalf of any defendant therein, upon any understanding or agreement whatever, express or implied, having relation to the defense thereof, is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and in addition to the punishment prescribed therefor, that attorney forfeits that attorney's license to practice.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 27-13-12
What does North Dakota Century Code § 27-13-12 cover?
Section 27-13-12 ("Attorney not to aid defense when formerly interested as public prosecutor Penalty") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite North Dakota § 27-13-12?
A common citation format is "North Dakota Century Code § 27-13-12" (North Dakota). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 27-13-12 apply to my situation?
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