Kentucky Statutes 434.155 – Filing illegal lien
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(1) A person is guilty of filing an illegal lien when he files a document or lien that he knows or should have known was forged, groundless, contained a material misstatement, or was a false claim. It shall be an affirmative defense that any material misstatement was not intentional.
(2) Filing an illegal lien is a Class D felony for the first offense, a Class C felony for any second offense, and a Class B felony for any subsequent offense.
For details, see § 532.060
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 54, effective July 15, 1998.
(2) Filing an illegal lien is a Class D felony for the first offense, a Class C felony for any second offense, and a Class B felony for any subsequent offense.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 10 and 20 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class D felony | between 1 and 5 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 434.155
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
Effective: July 15, 1998
History: Created 1998 Ky. Acts ch. 606, sec. 54, effective July 15, 1998.