TCA 39-14-117
Fraud in insolvency
FELONY EClass E Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
This statute prohibits fraud committed during insolvency proceedings—when a debtor is about to lose their property to creditors. It's illegal to destroy, hide, or transfer property; falsify records; or lie to a trustee about property or debts with intent to defeat the creditor collection process. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and/or a fine up to $3,000.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass E Felony
Maximum Jail1-6 years
Maximum Fine$3,000
Penalty SummaryClass E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000
(a) A person commits an offense who, when proceedings have been or are about to be instituted for the appointment of a trustee, receiver, or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, or when any other assignment, composition, or liquidation for the benefit of creditors has been or is about to be made: (1) Destroys, removes, conceals, encumbers, transfers, or otherwise harms or reduces the value of the property with intent to defeat or obstruct the operation of a law relating to administration of property for the benefit of creditors; (2) Intentionally falsifies any writing or record relating to the property or any claim against the debtor; or (3) Intentionally misrepresents or refuses to disclose to a trustee or receiver, or other person entitled to administer property for the benefit of creditors, the existence, amount, or location of the property, or any other information that the person could legally be required to furnish in relation to the administration. (b) An offense under this section is a Class E felony.
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Quick Facts
FELONY E
TCA Section39-14-117
Max Jail1-6 years
Max Fine$3,000