Forgery, 831.01, FORG1000

Forgery

“Whoever falsely makes, alters, forges or counterfeits . . . with intent to injure or defraud any person, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree”

Forgery Felony

If you have been charged with FORG1000 FORGERY you can call a Tampa Forgery Defense Lawyer at 813-222-2220.

FORG1000 FORGERY is often charged in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Title XLVI CRIMES
Chapter 831 FORGERY AND COUNTERFEITING

831.01 Forgery.

Whoever falsely makes, alters, forges or counterfeits a public record, or a certificate, return or attestation of any clerk or register of a court, public register, notary public, town clerk or any public officer, in relation to a matter wherein such certificate, return or attestation may be received as a legal proof; or a charter, deed, will, testament, bond, or writing obligatory, letter of attorney, policy of insurance, bill of lading, bill of exchange or promissory note, or an order, acquittance, or discharge for money or other property, or an acceptance of a bill of exchange or promissory note for the payment of money, or any receipt for money, goods or other property, or any passage ticket, pass or other evidence of transportation issued by a common carrier, with intent to injure or defraud any person, shall be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.