Uttering forged paper or instrument containing a forged endorsement. If a person creates, alters, or possesses a forged instrument, the crime is a Class I felony.Uttering a forged instrument is considered a Class H felony and has the same potential penalty as forging a lease, will, or deed. It is unlawful for any person to forge or counterfeit any instrument, or possess any counterfeit instrument, with the intent to injure or defraud any person.