Forgery in the first, second, and third degree are all punished as a felony with a prison term between one and five years for second and third degree. Georgia's forgery laws prohibit making or possessing documents that purport to be something they are not.A person commits the offense of forgery in the third degree when with the intent to defraud he or she knowingly: First degree forgery charges arise from "uttering or delivering" a forged document. Forgery is a criminal offense in Georgia. Owing to its grievousness, the government carefully looks at the evidences available before passing judgment.