Indiana Code 28-8-4.1-1109. Material, false statements, or omissions in documents; failure to file required documents; criminal offense
(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
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Level 5 felony | between 1 and 6 years | up to $10,000 |
| Level 6 felony | between 6 mos. and 2 1/2 years | up to $10,000 |
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 28-8-4.1-1109
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
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.
As added by P.L.198-2023, SEC.4.