Forgery For The Purpose Of Cheating In Ohio
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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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Ohio's forgery laws cover false writings, IDs, objects, and recordings. Learn about forgery, forged IDs, and criminal simulation definitions and penalties.Whoever violates division (B) of this section is guilty of forging identification cards or selling or distributing forged identification cards. It is a violation of Ohio forgery laws to fabricate or create any writing or portion of a writing. This includes executing or altering a signature. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that under Ohio law, banks can be considered "victims" of forgery and a court can order restitution to three banks. Check forgery is one of the most common forms of theft in the state of Ohio. It is covered in Ohio Revised Code 2913.31. Ohio Fraud Reporting. Forgery is the creation, altering, forging, or imitating of any document with the intent to defraud another person.