N.Y. Penal Law 170.40 – Criminal possession of forgery devices
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§ 170.40 Criminal possession of forgery devices.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D felony | between 1 and 7 years | up to $5,000 |
Terms Used In N.Y. Penal Law 170.40
- 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
A person is guilty of criminal possession of forgery devices when:
1. He makes or possesses with knowledge of its character any plate, die or other device, apparatus, equipment, or article specifically designed for use in counterfeiting or otherwise forging written instruments; or
2. With intent to use, or to aid or permit another to use, the same for purposes of forgery, he makes or possesses any device, apparatus, equipment or article capable of or adaptable to such use.
Criminal possession of forgery devices is a class D felony.