(a) As used in this section, the following terms have the meanings given them in this subdivision. (b) "Direct victim" means any person or entity described in section 611A.01, paragraph (b) , from whom a check is stolen or whose name or other identifying information is contained in a counterfeit check. (c) "Indirect victim" means any person or entity described in section 611A.01, paragraph (b) , other than a direct victim. (d) "Loss" means value obtained, as defined in section 609.52, subdivision 1 , clause (3), and expenses incurred by a direct or indirect victim as a result of a violation of this section. A person who sells, possesses, receives, or transfers a check that is stolen or counterfeit, knowing or having reason to know the check is stolen or counterfeit, is guilty of a crime and may be punished as provided in subdivision 3. A person who violates subdivision 2 may be sentenced as follows: (1) if the offense involves a single direct victim and the total, combined loss to the direct victim and any indirect victims is $250 or less, the person may be sentenced as provided in section 609.52, subdivision 3 , clause (5); (2) if the offense involves a single direct victim and the total, combined loss to the direct victim and any indirect victims is more than $250 but not more than $500, the person may be sentenced as provided in section 609.52, subdivision 3 , clause (4); (3) if the offense involves two or three direct victims or the total, combined loss to the direct and indirect victims is more than $500 but not more than $2,500, the person may be sentenced as provided in section 609.52, subdivision 3 , clause (3); and (4) if the offense involves four or more direct victims, or if the total, combined loss to the direct and indirect victims is more than $2,500, the person may be sentenced as provided in section 609.52, subdivision 3 , clause (2).
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