This section addresses crimes related to fraud and deception involving objects and legal documents. It includes laws against creating fake antiquities or rare items and the illegal destruction or concealment of recordable legal instruments. Penalties range from first-degree misdemeanors to third-degree felonies depending on the offense.
Making, altering, or uttering objects to appear more valuable due to antiquity or rarity with intent to defraud is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Destroying or concealing legal documents like wills or deeds with intent to deceive is a third-degree felony.
Yes, if you create or alter an object to falsely appear valuable due to antiquity or rarity with intent to defraud, you can be charged under this law.
Legal documents such as wills, deeds, mortgages, and security instruments that are required to be publicly recorded are protected.