False declaration of ownership in Tulsa, Oklahoma is the false representation of ownership, or the rights to use, sell, gift, exchange, or dispose of certain objects or property.
Oklahoma law makes reference to specific situations where false declaration of ownership is a crime. In certain situations, false declaration of ownership can carry serious consequences.
False Declaration of Ownership Through a Fake ID
Creating, manufacturing, possessing, displaying, or selling a false ID is also illegal in Tulsa. Purchasing or knowingly possessing a false ID can lead to a misdemeanor charge, which carries fines between $25 and $200.
However, displaying or presenting an ID which bears altered, false, or fictitious information for the purpose of committing or aiding in the commission of a felony in any commercial or financial transaction is a felony offense. If you are convicted of this type of false declaration of ownership in Tulsa, you could spend up to seven years behind bars and be fined up to $10,000. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1550.41
Selling a Vehicle to a “Crusher”
Any person selling a vehicle or other property to a “crusher” who uses false or altered identification or makes a false declaration of ownership shall be guilty of a felony in Oklahoma. This type of false declaration of ownership in Tulsa is punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 47 § 592.9
Pledging Property to a Pawn Broker
Any person selling or pledging property to a pawnbroker who uses false or altered identification or a false declaration of ownership is guilty of a felony crime. If convicted, the defendant could spend up to five years in prison and pay a $500 fine. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1515
Selling Timber
Timber sold by the use of false or altered identification or a false declaration of ownership could be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value of the timber.
If the timber sold is valued at less than $200, the crime is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
If the timber sold is valued at more than $200, the crime is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 16-66
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If you or someone you know is accused of making a false declaration of ownership in Oklahoma, please contact a Tulsa criminal defense attorney to discuss your available legal options.
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