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IN HB1315

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2010

Primary Sponsor

Trent VanHaaften

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends IC 35-45-6-1 to add illegal practice of law by non-attorneys as racketeering activity under Indiana's racketeer influenced and corrupt organizations (RICO) law.

  • Adds a new subsection (37) to the definition of "racketeering activity" that includes violations of IC 33-43-2-1 (practice of law by a person who is not an attorney).

  • Makes unauthorized law practice subject to the same RICO penalties and civil remedies available for other specified criminal activities.

  • Effective July 1, 2010, and applies only to crimes committed after June 30, 2010.

Legislative Description

Illegal practice of law and racketeering activity.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/13/2010

Full Bill Text

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