Catherine Marie Roberts

This statute makes it illegal to forge a document—meaning to fake, alter, or create a false writing with intent to deceive or harm someone. This includes altering someone else's signature, changing dates on documents, creating fake copies of originals, or possessing forged documents intending to use them. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and/or a fine up to $3,000. The penalty depends on the value involved, similar to theft charges.

Penalty: Class E felony; 1-6 years; fine up to $3,000

It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.

Penalty: Violation

It is illegal to knowingly fail to appear in court when you've been summoned, arrested with a court-ordered release condition, cited instead of arrested, or issued a criminal summons. Failure to appear is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 11 months 29 days in jail and a $2,500 fine. A defense exists if you had a reasonable excuse for missing the court date.

Penalty: Class A misdemeanor; 11 months 29 days; fine up to $2,500