Forgery Forensics Definition In Utah
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"Forgery" may be defined as the false making or material alteration of a writing with intent to defraud. An essential element of the crime of forgery is making the false writing. An "Affidavit of Forgery" is a notarized sworn statement attesting that the signature which appears on the questioned document is indeed a forgery, and not authorized by the account holder. This type of affidavit may be made for the purpose of having a Bank reimburse its customer for honoring a forged check, or for the purpose of assisting law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of the forger.
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Chapter 6, Offenses Against Property. Forgery -- Elements of offense -- "Writing" defined.Forgery is a type of fraud, which means that the level of punishment depends on what was stolen and how much it cost. An individual who, with intent to defraud, knowingly possesses a writing, as defined in Section 76-6-501, that is a forgery under Section 76-6-501, Under state law, forgery is when someone pretends to be another person using the written word.