2913.43 Securing writings by deception. - Ohio Statutes

2913.43 Securing writings by deception.

(A) No person, by deception, shall cause another to execute any writing that disposes of or encumbers property, or by which a pecuniary obligation is incurred.

(B)(1) Whoever violates this section is guilty of securing writings by deception.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this division or division (B)(3) of this section, securing writings by deception is a misdemeanor of the first degree. If the value of the property or the obligation involved is five hundred dollars or more and less than five thousand dollars, securing writings by deception is a felony of the fifth degree. If the value of the property or the obligation involved is five thousand dollars or more and is less than one hundred thousand dollars, securing writings by deception is a felony of the fourth degree. If the value of the property or the obligation involved is one hundred thousand dollars or more, securing writings by deception is a felony of the third degree.

(3) If the victim of the offense is an elderly person or disabled adult, division (B)(3) of this section applies. Except as otherwise provided in division (B)(3) of this section, securing writings by deception is a felony of the fifth degree. If the value of the property or obligation involved is five hundred dollars or more and is less than five thousand dollars, securing writings by deception is a felony of the fourth degree. If the value of the property or obligation involved is five thousand dollars or more and is less than twenty-five thousand dollars, securing writings by deception is a felony of the third degree. If the value of the property or obligation involved is twenty-five thousand dollars or more, securing writings by deception is a felony of the second degree.

Effective Date: 11-10-1999