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Can you summarize MTCO 45-6-317?
Theft and Related Offenses > Deceptive practices
Short Summary
This legal document, found in the Montana Code under the section ‘Crimes’, specifically addresses the offense of deceptive practices. It outlines the various actions that constitute deceptive practices, including causing another person to execute a document through deception or threat, making false or deceptive statements to promote the sale of property or services, making false or deceptive statements regarding financial condition to obtain a loan or credit, and obtaining property, labor, or services through fraudulent means involving credit cards. The penalties for deceptive practices vary based on the value of the property, labor, or services involved. For offenses with a value not exceeding $1,500, the maximum penalty is a fine of $500 for a first offense, and imprisonment in the county jail for up to 6 months for a second offense. For offenses with a value exceeding $1,500 but not exceeding $5,000, the maximum penalty is a fine of $1,500 or imprisonment in the state prison for up to 3 years for a first offense, and imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years for a second offense. For offenses with a value exceeding $5,000 or part of a common scheme, the maximum penalty is a fine of $10,000 or imprisonment in the state prison for up to 10 years.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who commits deceptive practices
What does it govern?
Deceptive practices
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
The penalties for deceptive practices vary based on the value of the property, labor, or services obtained or attempted to be obtained. For offenses where the value does not exceed $1,500, the maximum fine is $500 for a first offense, and imprisonment in the county jail for up to 6 months for a second offense. For offenses where the value exceeds $1,500 but does not exceed $5,000, the maximum fine is $1,500 or imprisonment in the state prison for up to 3 years for a first offense, and imprisonment in the state prison for up to 5 years for a second offense. For offenses where the value exceeds $5,000 or is part of a common scheme, the maximum fine is $10,000 or imprisonment in the state prison for up to 10 years.
Jurisdiction
Montana