What Is Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument? Are There Any Other Forgery Crimes?The forgery provisions of the Penal Law are found in Article 170. There are three degrees each of forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument. Learn about the concept of deed fraud and the helpful tips on how you may be able to protect your property and avoid this legal issue. If you believe that a Will of a loved one has been forged, it's important to object to the probate of the Will in Surrogate's Court. How is the word fake different from other nouns like it?