N.Y. Penal Law 170.30 – Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree
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§ 170.30 Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree.
Attorney's Note
Under the New York Laws, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| Class C felony | between 1 and 15 years | up to $15,000 |
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses any forged instrument of a kind specified in section 170.15.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree is a class C felony.