Under Virginia Code § 18.2-172, forgery is the creating or altering of a false document with the intent to injure or defraud an individual. Virginia forgery lawyers can help you mitigate or avoid serious charges that could be life-altering.Seek assistance from a qualified lawyer today. "Forgery is the making of a false writing which if genuine, would be apparently of legal efficacy. VA Code 18.2-172 also defines forging as the act of using any token or false pretense to get a person's signature with fraudulent intent. Virginia law contains a number of criminal offenses related to forgery and uttering a false instrument. Such charges are treated seriously.