Forgery Forensic Science 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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Explore into the intricate process of investigating forgery cases, fraud, and financial crimes in California law offices. Find the right forgery expert witness for your case with ForensisGroup.In California, forgery is an offense that arises when you make, alter, or use a falsified document to commit fraud. Counterfeiting or forging the handwriting or seal of another person is a forgery. An Overview of California PC 115. PC 115 defines filing counterfeit or false documents as knowingly filing fake or forged documents with a public office.