Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 707 – Falsifying private records
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1. A person is guilty of falsifying private records if, with intent to defraud any person, he:
A. Makes a false entry in the records of an organization, or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Alters, erases, obliterates, deletes, removes or destroys a true entry in the records of an organization; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. Omits to make a true entry in the records of an organization in violation of a duty to do so which he knows to be imposed on him by statute; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
D. Prevents the making of a true entry or causes the omission thereof in the records of an organization. [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class E crime | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 707
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
2. Falsifying private records is a Class E crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).