JUAN FELIPE GASPAR JUAN

This statute prohibits criminal simulation—faking or altering objects to make them appear more valuable or authentic than they actually are (like aging an antique or creating counterfeit credit cards). The offense is committed when someone makes, possesses, or authenticates a fake item with intent to defraud or harm another. A conviction is a Class E felony punishable by 1-6 years in prison and/or a fine up to $3,000.

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