Our criminal fraud attorneys are experienced in winning federal and state forgery and check fraud cases - call David Shrager direct for a free consultation. The penalties imposed for a forgery crime depend on what it was that was forged.A forged document with a hand signing the signature, "A. Fraud. " In Pennsylvania, the criminal offense of forgery carries several potential penalties. Sample Forms These sample forms may be useful when filing documents for the civil and family courts. If you have any questions, consult an attorney. The most commonly forged items are actually documentsespecially identity documents, like fake IDs. Deeds that require a Statement of Value form (in duplicate) must be completely filled out, signed and dated.