FORGERY
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FORGERY
A person commits an offense if he forges a writing with the intent to defraud or harm another.
To forge means to alter any writing so that it's purposed to be the act of another who did not authorize that actor to issue, transfer or publish a writing that is forged.
PUNISHMENT RANGE
Forgery is a state jail felony, if it is a writing purposed to be a will, codicil, deed, trust, mortgage, check, credit card, or similar order for payment.
It is a third degree felony if the writing purposed to be is the issue of stamps, money, or securities or other instruments issued by the government.
Contact Houston criminal lawyer, Alan Cohen for a free consultation if you have been charged with forgery or are under investigation for forgery.
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Alan Cohen
Attorney At Law
2425 West Loop South, Suite 200; Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (713) 623-4828 E-Mail Fax: (713) 297-8864
