Kentucky Statutes 35.700 – Forgery
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Any person subject to this code is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court- martial may direct who, with intent to defraud:
(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; or
(2) Utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known to him or her to be so made or altered.
Effective: June 25, 2013
History: Created 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 127, effective June 25, 2013.
(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; or
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 35.700
- Code: means this chapter. See Kentucky Statutes 35.010
- 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
(2) Utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known to him or her to be so made or altered.
Effective: June 25, 2013
History: Created 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 32, sec. 127, effective June 25, 2013.