Long Island NY Forgery Defense Attorney

Examples of Forgery in New York

Forgery is the intentional falsification or alteration of a written document or signature — referred to as a “written instrument” — with the intent to defraud. This is a serious crime and it is considered a felony in all 50 states. As is the case with other white collar crimes, forgery is a federal offense.

Examples of forgery may include:

• Falsifying another person’s signature on a check
• Making a fake identification card
• Altering academic records or transcripts
• Changing the contents of a will

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Penalties for Forgery in New York

Penalties for forgery can be very severe and may include jail or prison time, extended periods of probation, substantial fines, and mandatory restitution. Some states, including New York, have different degrees of felonies. For example, in New York, a first degree forgery involves falsification of stocks, bonds, securities, and currency.

In second degree forgery, the written instrument is a government document, pharmaceutical prescription, or a public record. Both first and second degree forgeries are felony crimes. Third degree forgeries are misdemeanors, and involve all other types of falsified documents.

As a former prosecutor, our attorney knows how to defend you in the most effective manner possible— no matter how complex your case may seem.