Forgery Forensics Definition In Palm Beach

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Palm Beach
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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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Forgery is a serious crime that can lead to a felony charge and a prison sentence of up to five years with five year's probation. This type of forgery will sometimes allow an examiner to identify who made the forgery based on the handwriting habits that are present in the forged signature.This article addresses the use of forensic document examiners (FDEs) in Florida will contests. In particular, it will discuss the strategic considerations. Under Florida Statute 831.01, forgery involves the unauthorized alteration, creation, falsification, or counterfeiting of any document with legal significance.

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Forgery Forensics Definition In Palm Beach