Law Student Impersonates Lawyer, Charged for Thefts During Sarkozy Trial

Laura Y., 29, faces charges including theft and illegal practice of law after posing as an attorney and stealing from lawyers in Paris courts.

Laura Y., a 29-year-old law student, was arrested on March 27, 2025, for impersonating a lawyer and stealing during the high-profile Sarkozy trial in Paris.
She has been formally charged with theft, attempted theft, illegal practice of law, and misuse of a regulated professional costume.
Investigators revealed she had been posing as a lawyer for several days at courts in Paris and Bobigny, targeting lawyers' belongings, including cash and phones.
Laura Y. had a prior conviction for theft and reportedly claimed to be registered with the Créteil Bar Association to gain access to legal proceedings.
Placed under judicial supervision, she faces up to three years in prison if convicted, with investigations into her actions ongoing.