An individual charged with prostitution, felony forgery, felony theft, felony drug distribution, or an offense listed in subsection 1 of section 12.1-41-12 which was committed as a direct result of being a victim may assert an affirmative defense that the individual is a victim.

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-41-13

  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Individual: means a human being. See North Dakota Code 1-01-49
  • Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
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