2010 Utah Code Title 76 - Utah Criminal Code Chapter 06 - Offenses Against Property 76-6-501 - Forgery -- Elements of offense -- "Writing" defined. Intentionally passing bum checks and making a fake ID are also both examples of forgery under Utah state law.Susanne Gustin has decades of experience defending clients against property and theft crimes including fraud and check forgery. Utah Code § 76-6-501.5. Download. PDF. You just happened to carry counterfeit money with you. That is considered possessing forgery writing, which is also a third-degree felony.