Obtaining Property Under False Pretense
False pretense is a crime against the ownership of property. False pretense is, therefore, closely related to the crimes of larceny and embezzlement. In contrast with larceny, false pretense is the acquisition of title to the property of another through a fraudulent scheme, whereas larceny is the acquisition of possession of–not title to–the property. In contrast with embezzlement, false pretense is committed by the prohibited activity of obtaining title to the property through fraudulent schemes, whereas embezzlement involves the prohibited activity of appropriation of property already lawfully possessed.
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Oklahoma Statute
The statute for Obtaining Property under False Pretense is OKLA. STAT. tit. 21 § 1481, which states “Every person who, with intent to cheat or defraud another, designedly, by color or aid of any false token or writing, or other false pretense, obtains the signature of any person to any written instrument, or obtains from any person any money or property is, upon conviction, guilty of a felony punishable by imprisonment in the custody of the Department of Corrections for a term not exceeding three (3) years or in a county jail not exceeding one (1) year if the value is One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or more, or by a fine not exceeding three times the value of the money or property so obtained, or by both such fine and imprisonment. If the value is less than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), the person is, upon conviction, guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment in the county jail for a term not exceeding one (1) year, or by a fine not exceeding three times the value of the money or property so obtained, or by both such fine and imprisonment.”
Elements of the Crime
In order to be convicted of Obtaining Property under False Pretense in Oklahoma, the prosecution must prove each of the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt. The criminal defense attorneys at Cannon & Associates are FIERCE ADVOCATES for every client and will hold the government to their burden in your case. In order to be convicted of this crime; the government must prove that:
1) obtaining title;
2) to money or property;
3) of another;
4) by means of a false token, writing, or representation;
5) known by the defendant to be false;
6) with intent to defraud.
Oklahoma Jury Instruction #5-44.
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Have you or a loved one been arrested in Oklahoma City? Are you concerned about your future following arrest in Oklahoma? Our team of Your Fierce Advocates® at Cannon & Associates is led by Army Veteran, John Cannon and we’re privileged to fight for client’s rights and freedom in Oklahoma criminal defense cases. Please review our other FREE RESOURCES until we can answer your specific Oklahoma criminal defense questions:
Have you been charged with a serious crime? Have you been arrested? Got warrants?! Worried about defending those charges or worried about how you can make them go away? Well it doesn’t have to be that way. Serious steps need to be taken to avoid charges from becoming convictions. If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need a defense lawyer right away. A lawyer can stop the police from contacting you directly. If you want to get this resolved so you can go back to living your life, CALL NOW at (405) 972-8604. We’re available 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week to schedule a Free Case Planning Session to understand your options and rights in an Oklahoma criminal case!
What the Skilled Lawyers at Cannon & Associates Can Do For You
Being charged with Obtaining Property under False Pretense in Oklahoma is a serious matter. The Oklahoma criminal defense attorneys at Cannon & Associates are Fierce Advocates for Families and Freedom and will fight for you! At Cannon & Associates, we have extensive criminal defense experience, and will be with you every step of the way. We will take care to explain the issues and options to get you to your desired result and support you in this difficult time.
