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N.Y. Penal Law § 170.20: Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree
Where this section sits in the code
- Penal Law
- Part 3. Specific Offenses
- Title K. Offenses Involving Fraud
- Article 170. Forgery and Related Offenses
§ 170.20 Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree.
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in
the third degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent
to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses a forged
instrument.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree is a
class A misdemeanor.
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