Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Forgery Affidavit

If someone fills out a forgery affidavit with a dollar amount much greater than the actual forgery amount ($879 versus $400) in order to make the crime seem worse is there any penalty for this?


Asked on 10/30/06, 4:19 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Forgery Affidavit

YEs, this could create both criminal and civil liability meaning you could face criminal charges but also be sued for monetary damages asa result of the fraudulent action.

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Answered on 10/30/06, 7:05 pm


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