Any person subject to this code who, with intent to defraud does either of the following is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct:

(1) Falsely makes or alters any signature, to, or any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his or her legal right or liability to his or her prejudice.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 31-2A-123

  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • writing: includes typewriting and printing on paper. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) Utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known by him or her to be so made or altered.
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