Have you been charged with forgery? You might face felony charges and significant penalties, including thousands of dollars in fines and up to three years in state jail, depending on the circumstances of the alleged offense. Needless to say, hiring a skilled forgery defense attorney to assist shield you from these penalties is well worth the money.
Chambers Law Firm is a great choice for a forgery defense attorney because of our thorough understanding of the law, our expertise fighting accusations in and out of court, and our genuine commitment to achieving the best possible result for each and every client. Our services are reasonably priced, and we will work with you to ensure that you have the legal counsel you want at a price you can afford.
The different types of forgery
To be accused of forgery, you don’t need to be very skilled at replicating handwriting or documents. Why? Because what matters is your goal, not the quality of the falsified paper. If you do any of the following activities with the purpose to defraud, you might be charged with forgery:
- Signing someone’s name without their permission
- Faking a seal or the handwriting of someone else
- Tampering with or altering a legal document like a will or a deed
- Faking or modifying any document relating to money, finances, or property and then portraying it as authentic
About 40 distinct sorts of papers are listed in the California Penal Code as being potentially forgeries. Checks, money orders, lottery tickets, real estate leases, property deeds, wills, contracts, and prescriptions are just a few examples.
Forgery defense options
To fight against forgery allegations, we can use one of two primary tactics. First, we can utilize handwriting experts and other witnesses to establish that you did not produce the falsified document in question.
Second, we can attempt to show that you had no intention of defrauding anyone. This technique is highly effective since the forgery allegation comes apart if there is no intent to commit fraud. If you don’t intend to pass the result off as real in order to deprive someone of money, property, or a legal right or advantage, it’s not unlawful to make a false document or sign someone else’s name.
Even if the evidence against you is overwhelming, we can still help you as a forgery defense lawyer. We have a lot of expertise negotiating with DAs for fair and advantageous plea agreements, and we’ll do all we can to keep you out of jail and other harsh punishments.
Call now for a no-obligation consultation
You undoubtedly have a lot of questions if you’ve been accused of forgery. By calling Chambers Law Firm at 714-760-4088 and requesting a free first consultation, you may receive the answers you need.
