Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 702 – Aggravated forgery
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1. A person is guilty of aggravated forgery if, with intent to defraud or deceive another person or government, he falsely makes, completes, endorses or alters a written instrument, or knowingly utters or possesses such an instrument, and the instrument is:
A. Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental instrumentality; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
B. Part of an issue of stocks, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against an organization or its property; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
C. A will, codicil or other instrument providing for the disposition of property after death; [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
D. A public record or an instrument filed or required or authorized by law to be filed in or with a public office or public employee; or [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
E. [PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (RP).]
[PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B crime | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A Sec. 702
- Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
- 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. Aggravated forgery is a Class B crime.
[PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW). PL 1975, c. 740, §76 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 187, §1 (AMD).