Forgery

What Qualifies as Forgery Under the Illinois Criminal Code?

July 25, 2022
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Forgery is a type of fraud crime that often involves the creation of false documents or the alteration of otherwise legally valid documents. Generally speaking, the creation or alteration of a document, does not qualify as forgery in and of itself. Under Illinois law, the offender must showcase an intent to commit fraud to face […]

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What Qualifies as Forgery Under the Illinois Criminal Code?

July 12, 2022
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Forgery is a type of fraud crime that often involves the creation of false documents or the alteration of otherwise legally valid documents. Generally speaking, the creation or alteration of a document, does not qualify as forgery in and of itself. Under Illinois law, the offender must showcase an intent to commit fraud to face […]

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