Forgery Forensic Files In California
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"Forgery" may be defined as the false making or material alteration of a writing with intent to defraud. An essential element of the crime of forgery is making the false writing. An "Affidavit of Forgery" is a notarized sworn statement attesting that the signature which appears on the questioned document is indeed a forgery, and not authorized by the account holder. This type of affidavit may be made for the purpose of having a Bank reimburse its customer for honoring a forged check, or for the purpose of assisting law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of the forger.
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It's simply described as knowingly filing a forged or false document with a California government office. There are three crimes related to forgery.These are: credit card fraud – PC 484f,; check fraud – PC 476, and; making or selling counterfeit goods – PC 350. According to California Penal Code 115, it is illegal to file, register, or record a false or forged document with a California public office. A handwriting expert and an attorney can help prove your innocence.