False Pretenses and False Representation
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False Pretenses and False Representation in Michigan
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False representation as blind, deafblind, hard of hearing, or person with disability
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.221 False representation as blind, deafblind, hard of hearing, or person with disability; violation as misdemeanor; penalty. Sec. 221. A person shall not falsely represent himself or herself as blind, deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing or as a person who has a disability for the purpose of obtaining money or anything of value. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor… Continue Reading
False pretenses with intent to defraud
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.218 False pretenses with intent to defraud; violation; penalty; enhanced sentence based on prior convictions; "false pretense" defined. Sec. 218. (1) A person who, with the intent to defraud or cheat makes or uses a false pretense to do 1 or more of the following is guilty of a crime punishable as provided in this section: (a) Cause a person to grant, convey, assign, demise, lease, or… Continue Reading
Financial Condition
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.219 Financial condition; false statements. Sec. 219. Any person is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than 1 year or a fine of not more than $1,000.00, who, either individually or in a representative capacity, does 1 or more of the following: (a) Knowingly makes a false statement in writing to any person, firm or corporation engaged in banking or other business… Continue Reading
Residential mortgage fraud
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.219d Residential mortgage fraud; prohibited conduct; venue; violation as felony; penalty; separate offenses; affirmative defense; property subject to forfeiture; order; definitions. Sec. 219d. (1) A person that knowingly, with the intent to defraud, does any of the following is guilty of the crime of residential mortgage fraud, punishable as provided in this section: (a) Makes a false… Continue Reading
Obtaining telecommunications services with intent to avoid charge
THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931 750.219a Obtaining telecommunications services with intent to avoid charge; violation; separate incidents pursuant to scheme or course of conduct; enhanced sentence based on prior convictions; definitions. Sec. 219a. (1) A person shall not knowingly obtain or attempt to obtain telecommunications service with intent to avoid, attempt to avoid, or cause another person to avoid or attempt to avoid… Continue Reading