Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4)

• Category: Maine Federal - Jury Instructions - District Court - Criminal
• State: Maine
• Control #: ME-FEDDC-JURY-4-18-152-4
• Format: Word

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Official Pattern Jury Instructions for Criminal Cases in Federal District Court of Maine. All converted to Word format. Please see the official site for addional information. http://www.med.uscourts.gov/pattern-jury-instructions Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4) is a federal offense that occurs when a person knowingly and fraudulently makes or uses a false statement or representation, or provides false information or documents, in connection with a bankruptcy case. This includes any false statements made to the court or trustee, or any false documents presented to the court or trustee. It also includes any false representations made to creditors during the bankruptcy process. There are two types of Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4): (1) Making a False Claim and (2) Making a False Representation. Making a False Claim involves knowingly and fraudulently making a false statement or representation regarding the debtor’s assets or financial condition, or providing false information or documents to the court or trustee. Making a False Representation involves knowingly and fraudulently making false representations to creditors during the bankruptcy process. Both of these types of Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4) are punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, or a fine of up to $250,000, or both.

Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4) is a federal offense that occurs when a person knowingly and fraudulently makes or uses a false statement or representation, or provides false information or documents, in connection with a bankruptcy case. This includes any false statements made to the court or trustee, or any false documents presented to the court or trustee. It also includes any false representations made to creditors during the bankruptcy process. There are two types of Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4): (1) Making a False Claim and (2) Making a False Representation. Making a False Claim involves knowingly and fraudulently making a false statement or representation regarding the debtor’s assets or financial condition, or providing false information or documents to the court or trustee. Making a False Representation involves knowingly and fraudulently making false representations to creditors during the bankruptcy process. Both of these types of Maine Bankruptcy Fraud, False Claim 18 U.S.C. Sec. 152(4) are punishable by up to 5 years imprisonment, or a fine of up to $250,000, or both.