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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Sec. 1109. (a) A person who knowingly or intentionally:
(1) makes a material, false statement, or omits a material entry, in a document filed or required to be filed under this chapter, with the intent to deceive the recipient of the document; or
(2) fails to file a document required to be filed under this chapter;
commits a Class A misdemeanor, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(b) The offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 6 felony if one (1) or more of the following apply:
(1) The offense is committed not later than seven (7) years from the date the person:
(A) was convicted of a prior unrelated offense under this chapter or under IC 35-43; or
(B) was released from a term of incarceration, probation, or parole (whichever occurred last) imposed for a prior unrelated conviction for an offense under this chapter or under IC 35-43;
whichever occurred last.
(2) The amount of money or property involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) but less than fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
(3) The victim is:
(A) an endangered adult (as defined in IC 12-10-3-2(a)); or
(B) less than eighteen (18) years of age.
(4) The offense is committed by a person who is confined in:
(A) the department of correction;
(B) a county jail; or
(C) a secure juvenile facility.
(c) The offense described in subsection (a) is a Level 5 felony if one (1) or more of the following apply:
(1) The amount of money or property involved is at least fifty thousand dollars ($50,000).
(2) The amount of money or property involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750) and the victim is:
(A) an endangered adult (as defined in IC 12-10-3-2(a)); or
(B) less than eighteen (18) years of age.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 28. Financial Institutions § 28-8-4.1-1109 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-28-financial-institutions/in-code-sect-28-8-4-1-1109/
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