TCA 39-14-119
Reporting of credit or debit card lost, stolen or mislaid
MISDEMEANOR BClass B Misdemeanor
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
This statute makes it illegal to falsely report a credit or debit card as lost, stolen, or mislaid knowing the report is false, or to use a card that was previously reported lost or stolen with intent to defraud. A conviction is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by up to 6 months in jail and/or a fine up to $500.
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass B Misdemeanor
Maximum Jail6 months
Maximum Fine$500
Penalty SummaryClass B misdemeanor; 6 months; fine up to $500
(a) Any person who reports or attempts to report a credit or debit card as being lost, stolen, or mislaid knowing the report to be false violates this subsection (a). (b) Any person who, with intent to defraud, uses a credit or debit card or information from such card, which has previously been reported lost, stolen or mislaid, violates this subsection (b). (c) A violation of this section is a Class B misdemeanor.
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Quick Facts
MISDEMEANOR B
TCA Section39-14-119
Max Jail6 months
Max Fine$500