Civil action for all claims against principal may be joined
This law is about lying in financial records. If someone writes false information in a bank's or other financial institution's books, reports, or records — and they do it on purpose to cheat or trick the bank, another company, or a bank inspector — that is a crime. It is considered a class D felony, which is a serious criminal charge.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
407.915. for all against may be — express or contract waivers of laws, . — 1. A person commits the of making false entries in the records of a if he or she makes any false in any book, report, or statement of a financial institution with intent to injure or defraud such financial institution, or any other , or with intent to deceive any officer or of a financial institution or any or appointed to examine the affairs of such financial institution.
2. The offense of making false entries in the records of a financial institution is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1985 H.B. 408 § 570.200, A.L. 1991 H.B. 206, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Effective 1-01-17
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