Indiana criminal charge
Fraudulent statements prohibited in Indiana
Fraudulent statements prohibited is a criminal offense under Indiana law, defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6. Its classification is not fixed: Indiana assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6.
What is the penalty for fraudulent statements prohibited in Indiana?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 1 year (Fraudulent statements (tax/fee under $750) — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits this offense when the tax or license fee involved is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Fraudulent statements (tax/fee under $750) — A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits this offense when the tax or license fee involved is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 |
| Jail / prison | 6 months to 30 months (Fraudulent statements (tax/fee $750 or more) — The offense is elevated when the tax or license fee involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).; fixed term; advisory sentence 1 year; court may enter judgment of conviction as a Class A misdemeanor in limited circumstances (IC 35-50-2-7(c))) | presumptive | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Fraudulent statements (tax/fee $750 or more) — The offense is elevated when the tax or license fee involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750).) | discretionary | Ind. Code § 35-50-2-7 |
Applies to current.
How is fraudulent statements prohibited classified in Indiana?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent statements (tax/fee under $750) | Class A Misdemeanor | A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits this offense when the tax or license fee involved is less than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6(b) |
| Fraudulent statements (tax/fee $750 or more) | Level 6 Felony | The offense is elevated when the tax or license fee involved is at least seven hundred fifty dollars ($750). | Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6(b) |
Common questions about fraudulent statements prohibited in Indiana
Is fraudulent statements prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Indiana?
It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent statements prohibited ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Level 6 Felony in Indiana under Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6.
Fraudulent statements (tax/fee under $750): Class A Misdemeanor (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6(b)) · Fraudulent statements (tax/fee $750 or more): Level 6 Felony (Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6(b))
What are the penalties for fraudulent statements prohibited in Indiana?
Which Indiana statute covers fraudulent statements prohibited?
Fraudulent statements prohibited is governed by Ind. Code § 7.1-5-4-6 (Fraudulent statements prohibited).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.