James Novak, experienced forgery defense attorney will personally provide you with a FREE consultation. Call (480) 413-1499 today.A.R.S. § 13-2002 defines Arizona's forgery law. Most types of forgery are categorized as class 4 felonies. A conviction could mean up to 15 years in prison plus 3 more years of probation. Any document that has been falsified or altered for the purpose of deceiving others is considered a forgery in Arizona. The recording of a false document with the county recorder will subject the person to both civil and criminal liability under Arizona's false documents statute. A successful forgery prosecution in Arizona can subject you to a maximum of eight years and hefty fines.