What Constitutes as Forgery?
Forgery occurs when an individual creates a fake document, modifies an existing document, or the unauthorized signing of a signature without authorization. The type of white collar crime is considered a Class 4 felony; however, if the forged instrument is used in connection with the purchase, lease or renting of a dwelling that is used as a drop house, it is a Class 3 felony.
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Offenses Related to Forgery
Forgery is a crime associated with its own set of penalties. Unfortunately, there is still a possibility that you may be charged and convicted of other offenses related to forgery.
Other offenses associated with forgery include the following:
- Criminal possession of a forgery device – Class 6 or Class 5 felony
- Criminal simulation – Class 6 felony
- Obtaining a signature by deception – Class 1 misdemeanor
- Criminal impersonation – Class 6 felony
- Unlawful use of slugs – Class 2 misdemeanor
- Taking the identity of another person or identity or identity theft – Class 4 felony
- Aggravated taking of the identity of another person or entity, identity theft resulting in an economic loss of $3,000 or more, or identity theft for the intent to obtain employment – Class 3 felony
- Trafficking in the identity of another person or entity – Class 2 felony
- Fraudulent creation or possession of admission tickets to a sporting event, concert, etc. – Class 1 misdemeanor
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