§ 35-43-5-0.1 Application of certain amendments to chapter
§ 35-43-5-1 Definitions
§ 35-43-5-2 Counterfeiting; forgery
§ 35-43-5-2.5 False government issued identification
§ 35-43-5-3.5 Identity deception
§ 35-43-5-3.7 Notario publico deception
§ 35-43-5-4 Fraud
§ 35-43-5-4.7 Insurance fraud
§ 35-43-5-4.8 Sale or possession of sales suppression devices
§ 35-43-5-13 Deception involving out of hospital do not resuscitate declarations
§ 35-43-5-18 Possession of device or substance to interfere with drug or alcohol screening test
§ 35-43-5-19 Interfering with drug or alcohol screening test
§ 35-43-5-19.5 “Synthetic urine”
§ 35-43-5-23 Notary fraud; notarial fraud
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Terms Used In Indiana Code > Title 35 > Article 43 > Chapter 5 - Forgery, Fraud, and Other Deceptions

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fair market value: The price at which an asset would change hands in a transaction between a willing, informed buyer and a willing, informed seller.
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • in writing: include printing, lithographing, or other mode of representing words and letters. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Judgment: means all final orders, decrees, and determinations in an action and all orders upon which executions may issue. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • minor: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Property: includes personal and real property. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5