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Diminishing Interfering Forfeitable Property

Diminishing or Interfering With Forfeitable Property

ORC § 2981.07

Definition of Diminishing or interfering with forfeitable property:

  • Destroying, damaging, removing, or transferring property;
  • That is subject to forfeiture;
  • With the purpose of defrauding the state.

Potential Penalties:

Diminishing or interfering with forfeitable property can be treated as a felony of the third-degree and can be punished by 9-60 months in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

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If you have been accused of diminishing or interfering with forfeitable property, please call Funkhouser Law for a free consultation with an experienced, peer-rated lawyer.

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