Minnesota · Minnesota Statutes — Ch. 609 Criminal Code; 152 Controlled Substances

Minn. Stat. (Crimes) § 609.615: DEFEATING SECURITY ON REALTY

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

This statute criminalizes removing or damaging mortgaged or liened real property to impair its value without the security holder's consent. Penalties range from up to 90 days imprisonment for damage under $300 to up to five years imprisonment for damage exceeding $300.

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