West Virginia Code 17A-9-1 – Fraudulent applications
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Any person who fraudulently uses a false or fictitious name in any application for the registration of a vehicle or a certificate of title, or knowingly makes a false statement, or knowingly conceals a material fact, or otherwise commits a fraud in any such application shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than one year or both.
Terms Used In West Virginia Code 17A-9-1
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
- Person: means every natural person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation. See West Virginia Code 17A-1-1