Whoever, during the life or after the death of the testator, for a fraudulent purpose, takes and carries away, or destroys, mutilates, or secretes, a testamentary instrument, shall be imprisoned not more than five years. In addition to any other penalty provided under this section, a person may be fined an amount not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01].
D.C. Code § 18-112
Taking and carrying away, or destroying, mutilating, or secreting will
Sept. 14, 1965, 79 Stat. 687, Pub
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