2nd degree forgery is a serious criminal allegation, and a skilled, knowledgeable Denver criminal defense attorney is required to defend one so accused.
In certain circumstances, one may be charged with forgery if he or she, possessing the intention to defraud, falsely utters, makes, alters, or completes a “written instrument” which is:
- A public record or an instrument filed or required by law to be filed or legally fileable in or with a public office or public servant; or
- Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities, or other valuable instruments issued by a government or government agency; or
- Part of an issue of tokens, transfers, certificates, or other articles manufactured and designed for use in transportation fees upon public conveyances, or as symbols of value usable in place of money for the purchase of property or services available to the public for compensation; or
- Part of an issue of stock, bonds, or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a corporate or other organization or its property; or
- A document-making implement that may be used or is used in the production of a false identification document or in the production of another document-making implement to produce false identification documents; or
- A deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment, commercial instrument, promissory note, check, or other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate, or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation, or status; or
- A written instrument officially issued or created by a public office, public servant, or government agency; or
- Part of an issue of lottery; or
- An academic record.
2nd degree forgery constitutes a class 1 misdemeanor.
When charged with 2nd degree forgery, a skilled Denver criminal defense lawyer is essential. Contact our Colorado criminal defense attorney today to discuss your options.
