N.Y. Penal Law § 170.10: Forgery in the second degree

§ 170.10 Forgery in the second degree.

A person is guilty of forgery in the second degree when, with intent

to defraud, deceive or injure another, 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, commercial instrument,

credit card, as that term is defined in subdivision seven of section

155.00, or other 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 or with a public office or public servant; or

3. A written instrument officially issued or created by a public

office, public servant or governmental instrumentality; or

4. Part of an issue of tokens, public transportation transfers,

certificates or other articles manufactured and designed for use as

symbols of value usable in place of money for the purchase of property

or services; or

5. A prescription of a duly licensed physician or other person

authorized to issue the same for any drug or any instrument or device

used in the taking or administering of drugs for which a prescription is

required by law.

Forgery in the second degree is a class D felony.