Forgery With Written Instrument Arizona In Santa Clara
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Under ARS 13-2002, a person commits if, with intent to defraud, the person: Falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument; or. Knowingly possesses a forged instrument; or. Offers or presents, whether accepted or not, a forged instrument or one that contains false information.
Forgery, in law, making of a false writing with an intent to defraud. Writing, to be forgery, must either have legal significance or be commonly relied upon in business transactions. It need not be handwriting; the law of forgery covers printing, engraving, and typewriting as well.
The standard jail time for a class 4 felony is a two and a half year prison term, which can be raised or lowered depending on the circumstances of the crime. The maximum prison term for forgery is three years and nine months, with a maximum fine of $150,000 and a maximum probation sentence of three years.
To be convicted of Criminal Possession of Forgery Device in Arizona the prosecution must proof the following: You possessed or made any item that could be used in forgery; and. Your intent for use of that item by you or another person was to commit forgery.
A forgery, as defined by Arizona law, is committed by a person creating a false “written instrument” or falsely altering such an instrument in the attempt to defraud another person. Even the knowing possession of such a document is considered forgery and can be treated as such.
Forgery, in law, making of a false writing with an intent to defraud. Writing, to be forgery, must either have legal significance or be commonly relied upon in business transactions. It need not be handwriting; the law of forgery covers printing, engraving, and typewriting as well.
Second-Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument Examples might include: Forged checks or credit card receipts. driver's licenses or state IDs. Altered legal documents like wills or deeds.