Forged With Meaning In North Carolina
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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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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.