Kristi Latrice Butler

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

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

This is the "Identity Theft Victims' Rights Act of 2004." It makes it illegal to knowingly obtain, possess, buy, or use another person's personal identifying information (like their name, Social Security number, etc.) without their permission with intent to commit fraud, obtain credit or services in their name, or illegally obtain prescription medications. The base punishment is a Class A misdemeanor (up to 11 months 29 days jail and $2,500 fine), but it can be enhanced to Class C or D felonies for repeat offenses or aggravating factors.

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

It is illegal to knowingly financially exploit an elderly or vulnerable adult through deception, intimidation, threats, or force to gain unauthorized control over their property and deprive them of it. The statute does not specify a classification in the provided text, so penalties would be determined by the court.

Penalty: Violation