| ▲ | oasisaimlessly 5 days ago | |
It's not that simple. https://www.parzfirm.com/blog/when-does-breach-of-contract-b... > When Does a Breach Become Criminal? > For a breach of contract to rise to the level of criminal activity, the act must involve elements of fraud, intent to deceive, or theft. These cases go beyond simple noncompliance with contractual terms—they involve behaviors that violate state or federal laws. Some scenarios where contract breaches may involve criminal activity include: > * Fraudulent intent: If a party enters into a contract without any intention of fulfilling the terms, this may constitute fraud. For instance, accepting payment for services without any intention of delivering. > * Pattern of deceptive behavior: When a party repeatedly breaches contracts with the intent to defraud others or engage in fraudulent schemes, it can elevate the breach to a criminal offense. A pattern of deceptive behavior indicates a systematic intent to deceive and defraud, which may result in criminal charges. | ||
| ▲ | codingdave 4 days ago | parent [-] | |
> they involve behaviors that violate state or federal laws. > elevate the breach to a criminal offense. Sounds like it is that simple. If you break a criminal law, then it breaks the law. Otherwise, not. | ||