Wisconsin Statutes 322.123 – Article 123 – Forgery
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Any person who, with intent to defraud, does any of the following is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct:
Terms Used In Wisconsin Statutes 322.123
- Following: when used by way of reference to any statute section, means the section next following that in which the reference is made. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
- 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 all partnerships, associations and bodies politic or corporate. See Wisconsin Statutes 990.01
(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.
(2) Utters, offers, issues, or transfers a writing, known by him or her to be so made or altered.