Missouri Laws 380.391 – Misuse of company assets for private gain, penalty
1. It is unlawful for any officer, director, member, agent or employee of any company operating under the provisions of sections 380.201 to 380.611 to directly or indirectly use or employ, or permit others to use or employ, any of the money, funds or securities of the company for private profit or gain.
2. Any person who willfully engages in any act, practice, omission, or course of business in violation of this section is guilty of a class E felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Missouri Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E felony | up to 4 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Missouri Laws 380.391
- Director: the director of the department of commerce and insurance. See Missouri Laws 380.005
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies politic and corporate, and to partnerships and other unincorporated associations. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- State: when applied to any of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" includes such district and territories. See Missouri Laws 1.020
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
3. The director may refer such evidence as is available concerning violations of this section to the proper prosecuting attorney, who with or without a criminal reference, or the attorney general under section 27.030, may institute the appropriate criminal proceedings.
4. Nothing in this section shall limit the power of the state to punish any person for any conduct that constitutes a crime in any other state statute.