The offense is a wobbler. A conviction on misdemeanor charges will result in up to one year in jail, a maximum fine of $1,000, or both. A conviction on felony charges results in 16 months, two or three years in jail, a maximum fine of $10,000, or both.
Another quick red flag to spot is the differences between the original logo of the issuing institution and the document in question. Utilising high-powered magnification we can analyse closely whether the logos have any discrepancies and if so it will be an obvious fraudulent document.
Illinois deems forgery a considerable offense. Under Illinois law, forgery can lead to significant legal consequences and varies depending on the nature of the forged document. A Class 3 felony for a generic forgery can result in 2-5 years of imprisonment.
The most commonly forged documents are Social Security cards, bank statements, and birth certificates, which can undermine personal and financial security. It's crucial to ensure the authenticity of such documents to protect against fraud.
Whoever commits forgery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Print quality is often a quick indicator of a counterfeit document. Commercial printing cannot produce the same quality as security printing. Genuine intaglio printing will have raised print which can be identified by touch.
Forgery can refer to a completely fabricated document or a document that has been altered to show fraudulent information. Forging or counterfeiting a document is a criminal offense, as is knowingly using or possessing a forged or counterfeit document.
If d documents are produced by amateurs there are some key slip-ups you can spot. Numbers missing or not adding up. Data entry errors. Altered elements. Edited logos.
Forgery can refer to a completely fabricated document or a document that has been altered to show fraudulent information. Forging or counterfeiting a document is a criminal offense, as is knowingly using or possessing a forged or counterfeit document.
The most common types of forged documents include: Fraudulent passports. False driver's licenses. Forged account numbers and signatures on a check. Forged signatures on contracts and invoices. False birth certificates.