Forgery With Consent In Pennsylvania
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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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The penalties imposed for a forgery crime depend on what it was that was forged. Forgery. Computers and sophisticated printers have made it easier than ever to create realistic-looking fake documents.Forgery in Pennsylvania is charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the value of the forged item. Forgery. (a) Offense defined. If a signature on a document is forged where there will be no financial gain, is that less serious than forging, say, a check? A forged document with a hand signing the signature, "A. Fraud. " In Pennsylvania, the criminal offense of forgery carries several potential penalties. Signing another's name with permission is not forgery, but be sure that you sign in a way that reveals the permission. Can I be charged with forgery if I forged the signature of my superior in my DTR in order to submit it to our payroll dept. Without his consent?