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Michigan Criminal Code: Credit Cards

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Stealing, taking, or removing financial transaction device; possession of fraudulent or altered financial transaction device

Published: 10 months ago
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Credit Cards

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.157n Stealing, taking, or removing financial transaction device; possession of fraudulent or altered financial transaction device. Sec. 157n.

(1) A person who steals knowingly takes, or knowingly removes a financial transaction device from the person or possession of a deviceholder, or who knowingly retains, knowingly possesses, knowingly secretes, or knowingly uses a financial transaction device without the consent of the deviceholder, is guilty of a felony. (2) A person who knowingly possesses a fraudulent or altered financial transaction device is guilty of a felony.

History: Add. 1967, Act 255, Eff. Nov. 2, 1967 ;-- Am. 1987, Act 276, Eff. Mar. 30, 1988

Simplified Explanation of Michigan Penal Code Section 750.157n

This section of the Michigan Penal Code deals with crimes related to financial transaction devices, such as credit or debit cards. Here's what it means in simpler terms:

  1. Stealing a Financial Transaction Device: If a person knowingly takes or removes a financial transaction device (like a credit or debit card) from its owner without their permission, it's considered a felony - a serious crime. This also includes if someone keeps, hides, or uses a financial transaction device without the owner's consent.
  2. Possessing a Fraudulent or Altered Financial Transaction Device: If a person knowingly has a fraudulent or altered financial transaction device, it's also considered a felony. Fraudulent means it's not genuine or has been falsely created, and altered means it has been changed in some way, usually in an illegal or deceitful manner.

In simpler terms, it's a crime to steal or use someone's financial transaction device without their permission, and it's also a crime to have a financial transaction device that is fake or has been illegally modified. Both of these actions are considered serious crimes (felonies) under Michigan law.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.

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