Legal Question in Legal Ethics in New York

Is it a legal offense to lie about one's educational degree in the US? This is concerning an Islamic marriage officiant licensed by the state of Virginia who wrongly claims to have a Ph.D. in Counseling and Development from George Washington University. Thank you!


Asked on 6/30/10, 9:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Yes, to gain a benefit from providing false information is illegal.

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Answered on 7/01/10, 10:03 am


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