Voucher Fraud Penalties Ohio

Summary

Using someone elses voucher in Ohio can be classified as a misdemeanor or felony based on the vouchers value. For a first offense, if the value is less than $1,000, it is considered a 1st degree misdemeanor. If the value is between $1,000 and $7,500, it is classified as a 5th degree felony. Penalties may include jail time.

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Will I get time if I used a voucher for *$ with someone's name on it if it's my first offense
Hello ****, using someone else's voucher could be considered as fraud, which is a crime. However, penalties vary by location. Could you please tell me where you are located?
Ohio
In Ohio, unauthorized use of property, including vouchers, could be considered a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the value. For a first offense:
- If the value is less than $*,*, it's a 1st degree misdemeanor.
- If the value is between $*,* and $*,*, it's a 5th degree felony.
Penalties may include jail time.