Maine Possession of Counterfeit Currency 18 U.S.C. Sec. 472 is a federal law that prohibits the possession of counterfeit currency. The statute makes it illegal for anyone to have possession of counterfeit coins, paper money, or other obligation of the United States or of any foreign government, with the intent to defraud. This law applies to both coins and paper money, and applies to both federal and foreign governments. The maximum penalty for violating this law is up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine. There are two types of Maine Possession of Counterfeit Currency 18 U.S.C. Sec. 472: (1) Constructive Possession, which occurs when a person has knowledge of the counterfeit currency but does not have physical possession; and (2) Actual Possession, which occurs when a person has physical possession of the counterfeit currency.
Maine Possession of Counterfeit Currency 18 U.S.C. Sec. 472 is a federal law that prohibits the possession of counterfeit currency. The statute makes it illegal for anyone to have possession of counterfeit coins, paper money, or other obligation of the United States or of any foreign government, with the intent to defraud. This law applies to both coins and paper money, and applies to both federal and foreign governments. The maximum penalty for violating this law is up to 15 years in prison and/or a fine. There are two types of Maine Possession of Counterfeit Currency 18 U.S.C. Sec. 472: (1) Constructive Possession, which occurs when a person has knowledge of the counterfeit currency but does not have physical possession; and (2) Actual Possession, which occurs when a person has physical possession of the counterfeit currency.