Forgery With Consent In Minnesota
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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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Whoever, with intent to injure or defraud, does any of the following is guilty of forgery and may be sentenced to imprisonment for not more than three years. Forgery is a felony in Minnesota, regardless of the amount in controversy.Aggravated forgery may carry 10 years in prison plus fines. If you're facing forgery charges, contact our proficient Forgery Charges lawyer in Minneapolis, MN for proper legal defense. Signing someone's name to a check even if you are authorized can be forgery if they accuse you and you can't afford a good attorney to prove your case. Crime defined; intent to defraud. Facing a forgery charge in Minnesota? Call for a free consultation with our Minneapolis MN defense attorneys. Minnesota takes forgery seriously. Anyone convicted of it can be sentenced to jail for up to 3 years.