TCA 39-17-608
False statements in applications or records
FELONY DClass D Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply
What does this charge mean?
It is illegal to knowingly make a false statement on a lottery license application or make false entries in records kept for or submitted to the state lottery corporation. This is a Class D felony (2-12 years jail and a fine of up to $25,000 or the dollar amount of the false statement, whichever is greater).
Penalty Details
ClassificationClass D Felony
Maximum Jail2-12 years
Maximum Fine$5,000
Penalty SummaryClass D felony; 2-12 years; fine up to $5,000
(a) It is an offense for any person to knowingly: (1) Make a material false statement in any application to the corporation for a license or proposal to conduct lottery activities; or (2) Make a material false entry in any book or record which is compiled for the corporation, maintained for the corporation, or submitted to the corporation. (b) A violation of this section is a Class D felony; provided, however, that the maximum fine shall be twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) or the dollar amount of the false entry or statement, whichever is greater.
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Quick Facts
FELONY D
TCA Section39-17-608
Max Jail2-12 years
Max Fine$5,000