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In order to be convicted of the crime
of forgery in Alabama, the Prosecutor must prove that the person
charged had intent to defraud by using or altering a written instrument
such as a check, will, stock certificate, deed, or other document. A
classic example of this would be changing the figures on a check or
altering a person’s last will and testament. The key is intent to
defraud which must be proven by the Prosecution.
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Alabama Law on Forgery:
Forgery in the first degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of
forgery in the first degree if, with
intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written
instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become
or to represent if completed:
(1) Part of an issue or series of stamps, securities or other valuable
instruments issued by a government or governmental agency; or
(2) Part of an issue or series of stock, bonds or other instruments
representing interests in or claims against a business enterprise or
its property.
(b) Forgery in the first degree is a Class B felony.
Forgery in the second degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of
forgery in the second degree if, with
intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written
instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become
or to represent if completed:
(1) A deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment or a check, draft, note
or other commercial instrument which does or may evidence, create,
transfer, terminate or otherwise affect a legal right, interest,
obligation or status; or
(2) A public record, or an instrument filed or required or authorized
by law to be filed in a public office or with a public employee; or
(3) A written instrument officially issued or created by a public
office, public employees or government agency.
(b) Forgery in the second degree is a Class C felony.
Forgery in the third degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of
forgery in the third degree if, with
intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written
instrument.
(b) Forgery in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.
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