Public Funds Appropriation Crimes takes place once such funds
has been taken by stealth, force, or deception with the intent of
wasting the state's funds. This crime, like any other crimes,
must have the elements of will and knowledge of the Accuser. The
sanctions varies according to the Accuser's intention; thus, if
the act of appropriation occurs with the possession intention, then
the crime shall be considered a felony, on the other hand, if the
crime is linked to a forgery crime or the usage of a forged
document, then the sanction shall be life or rigorous imprisonment,
however, if the act of appropriation occurs without the intention
of ownership, thus, the crime shall be considered as a misdemeanor
and the sanction shall be imprisonment in addition to a fine.
