Legal Question in Criminal Law in Illinois

Forgery of Contracts

I was an idiot and forged several sales contracts for a former employer - total value approx. $7,000. I just got a call from a local police detective about the matter and wonder what I am looking at here?


Asked on 5/22/08, 10:12 am

4 Answers from Attorneys

Michael R. Nack Michael R. Nack, Attorney at Law

Re: Forgery of Contracts

You are looking at serious felony charges that could result in many years of incarceration., That's what you are looking at! Do not talk to any detectives or law enforcement people. If taken into custody and questioned, you can politely give your name and address and then decline to answer any further questions based upon advice of legal counsel. If they are going to charge you, nothing you can say will help you. If they haven't decided to charge you yet, nothing you can say can help you. Talking will only work against you! You have a Constitutional right to remain silent. Use it! Also, you should hire the very best criminal defense attorney you can afford starting right now!

Read more
Answered on 5/24/08, 3:13 pm
George Zuganelis Zuganelis & Zuganelis, Attorneys at Law, P.C.

Re: Forgery of Contracts

Forgery is a Class 3 felony carrying 2 to 5 years in prison. DO NOT TALK TO THE POLICE WITHOUT A LAWYER. Please call for a free consultation.

Read more
Answered on 5/22/08, 11:16 am
David Shestokas Shestokas, & Associates

Re: Forgery of Contracts

Forgery carries up to 5 years in prison. While not knowing further details of the activity it is difficult to really say what the potential charges against you may be. However, it is not in your best interest to speak with the police without counsel. Often people feel that they can explain away their activities. These explanations can and often are used against them. If you want further information on the Illinois felony process, please visit: http://www.shestokas.com/Felony.html If you wish to give further detail about your situation and get an answer please visit: http://www.shestokas.com/Ask_an_Attorney.html

Read more
Answered on 5/22/08, 12:52 pm
Kelly Bennett Bennett Law Offices

Re: Forgery of Contracts

Do not provide a statement to the detective. The 5th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affords you this protection. Hire an attorney at once.

Kindly call should you wish to discuss.

Read more
Answered on 5/22/08, 1:29 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Illinois