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Tehnically, yes, you could. "Forgery is the false making or altering of a written instrument and if covered by federal and varied state criminal statutes. A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument."
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What does forgery-illegal Mean?
Forgery means the wrong person, company, etc. makde it. Illegial means not legal. For example, if Mr. Thief signs my name to a check, then the signature (check) is a forgery.
What is the definition on check forgery in Arkansas?
With the purpose to defraud, the person makes, completes, alters, counterfeits, possesses or utters any written instrument that purports to be or is calculated to become or to represent if completed the act of a person who did not authorize that act. "Check" Forgery is considered forgery in the second degree, which is a Class C Felony. Take special note that by simply possessing a forged check makes you guilty of forgery in the second degree. Most people think you have to "forge" someones signature to be guilty of forgery, however, if you attempt to add numbers to a check to make the check amount different from the legal written amount, you have also committed forgery in the second degree. To be guilty of forgery in the first degree the legal definition (first paragraph) must be applied to money, a security, postage or revenue stamps or other government issued instrument. (also included are stocks and bonds)
What is the punishment for stealing someones check book?
If all you stole was a checkbook, and did nothing else with it, the charge would be Petit Larceny. If you wrote checks and cashed them then you could be charged with forgery and/or uttering.
Is it forgery if someone signs someone elses signature on a check that needs two signatures?
Yes, it's forgery.
What are Louisiana state law for check forgery?
you get in trouble
What is the penalty for check forgery in South Carolina?
not good
Check forgery in Illinois?
Check forgery is a class 3 felony in Illinois. The sentence is anywhere from two to five years prison time and a maximum fine of $25,000.
What is the Statute of Limitations in Indiana for check forgery?
The Indiana SOL for check forgery is 5 years from date of check presentation for cash and/or cash or goods received or 5 years from the discovery of forged document.
When signing a check why should you sign in cursive?
Cursive is much harder to forge, and much easier to determine forgery if forgery occurs.
What is the statute of limitations of check forgery in California?
5 years
What are the consequences of check forgery in California?
Arrest and jail time.
What is typical sentence for check forgery in North Carolina?
7 years
