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Arrested in Massachusetts for Forgery or Uttering
Forged Records?
Forgery is the act of intentionally counterfeiting /
forging a document, most often a check. If convicted of forgery, it
carries a sentence of up to 10 years in prison or 2 years in jail.
Uttering false or forged records is the act of
attempting to pass off the forgery in an attempt to defraud. It is a
separate crime that carries a sentence of up to 2 years in jail, or 10
years in prison.
Forgery Defense Strategies
As with any criminal offense, the state must prove all
elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. If you are accuse of
forging or uttering a check, title, deed, certificate, or other legal
documents or records, you need a skilled and experienced criminal
defense lawyer to help you map out the exact strategy that is best for
your specific circumstances. Call for a free consultation, and I'll
tell you what I can do to help.
If you are charged with forgery, uttering false or
forged records, or another criminal offense, call
me now at my office in Dedham, MA at (781)326-2700, or my Brockton
office to schedule your free first appointment now.
CHAPTER 267. FORGERY AND CRIMES AGAINST THE
CURRENCY
Section 1: False or forged records, certificates,
returns, attestations and other writings
Section 5: Uttering false or forged records, deeds or other
writings
Elliot Savitz, Attorney at Law
30 Eastbrook Road
Suite 201
Dedham, MA 02026
(781)326-2700
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