Fraud
IC 35-43-5-4 · Class A Misdemeanor baseline, scaling to Level 4 Felony — see chart below
Four ways to commit fraud: lying to get a benefit for yourself, lying to get a benefit for someone else, using or altering fake documents or devices, or running a broader fraud scheme — with charge levels scaling by loss amount, victim type, and aggravating factors.
Elements to prove
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FOUR WAYS TO COMMIT FRAUD — pick whichever applies:
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Path 1: Lying to Get a Benefit for Yourself
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Path 2: Lying to Get a Benefit for Someone Else
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Path 3: Using or Altering Fake Documents/Devices
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Path 4: Running a Fraud Scheme
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Felony level chart
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