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Ind. Code § 35-43-5-4: Ind. Code § 35-43-5-4

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

A person commits fraud, a Class A misdemeanor, by making false statements or creating false impressions to obtain property, data, or benefits not entitled to them, or by possessing altered documents for such purposes. The offense becomes a Level 6 felony if prior fraud convictions exist, losses exceed $750, or vulnerable persons are victimized.

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