Forgery, in law, making of a false writing with an intent to defraud. Writing, to be forgery, must either have legal significance or be commonly relied upon in business transactions. It need not be handwriting; the law of forgery covers printing, engraving, and typewriting as well.
To be convicted of Criminal Possession of Forgery Device in Arizona the prosecution must proof the following: You possessed or made any item that could be used in forgery; and. Your intent for use of that item by you or another person was to commit forgery.
Second-Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument Examples might include: Forged checks or credit card receipts. driver's licenses or state IDs. Altered legal documents like wills or deeds.
Under ARS 13-2002, a person commits if, with intent to defraud, the person: Falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument; or. Knowingly possesses a forged instrument; or. Offers or presents, whether accepted or not, a forged instrument or one that contains false information.
India Code: Section Details. Whoever commits forgery, intending that the 1 document or electronic record forged shall be used for the purpose of cheating, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Document: The document is the object of forgery. Common documents that may be forged include contracts, deeds, checks, identification cards, government records, and legal documents like passports.
Consent: Prove that you had permission to sign or alter the document in question. Authenticity: Show that the signature or instrument is genuine and not forged. Coercion: Argue that you were forced to forge the document under threat or duress.