In Weld County, a person will be accused of Forgery when they fake a document, signature, or even money. Anytime someone fakes a legal document or type of currency, it is viewed as a crime in the eyes of the Greeley police. One man appears to completely disregard this law as he is known as a serial check forger. Apparently, a retired officer remembers dealing with this man as far back as the 1990s. Right now, he is accused of writing over 50 bad checks in the span of 6 weeks, with 16 different names. If this man were being charged in Colorado, it is likely that Greeley police would charge him with anything that would even potentially stick, such as Forgery and Theft, in order to remove this repeat offender from the community.
Forgery, C.R.S. 18-5-102, in Greeley, Colorado
In Greeley, Colorado, a person commits Forgery, C.R.S. 18-5-102, when:
(a) Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities, or other valuable instruments issued by a government or government agency; or
(b) Part of an issue of stock, bonds, or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a corporate or other organization or its property; or
(c) A deed, will, codicil, contract, assignment, commercial instrument, promissory note, check, or other instrument which does or may evidence, create, transfer, terminate, or otherwise affect a legal right, interest, obligation, or status; or
(d) A public record or an instrument filed or required by law to be filed or legally fileable in or with a public office or public servant; or
(e) A written instrument officially issued or created by a public office, public servant, or government agency; or
(f) Part of an issue of tokens, transfers, certificates, or other articles manufactured and designed for use in transportation fees upon public conveyances, or as symbols of value usable in place of money for the purchase of property or services available to the public for compensation; or
(g) Part of an issue of lottery tickets or shares designed for use in the lottery held pursuant to article 40 of title 44; or
(h) A document-making implement that may be used or is used in the production of a false identification document or in the production of another document-making implement to produce false identification documents.
Assuming the man used fake names to sign all of those bad checks, he would be facing Forgery charges. If he signed his own on any of those checks, he would be facing Fraud by Check charges. And if he signed a real person’s name, he would be facing Identity Theft charges.
Sentence for a Forgery Conviction in Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, and Windsor
In Fort Lupton, Fort Morgan, and Windsor, if a person is convicted for Forgery, they face a class 5 felony. The penalties for a class 5 felony are: the possibility of probation, possibility of prison time between 1 and 3 years, a fine as much as $100,000, and a mandatory 2 years of parole. In addition to all of that, having a felony on your record can be extremely limiting. Employers are not typically fond of hiring felons. Landlords also are not known to lease to felons either. Having a felony on your record can make it extremely difficult to find suitable employment or access to various opportunities. That is why you need a skilled and trusted criminal defense attorney defending your case. Evans police just want the arrest, and the DA just wants a conviction. We care about our clients, and doing what is right by them.
Accused of Forgery in Greeley or Weld County?
If you’re accused of Check Forgery in Greeley or Weld County, you need to contact the O’Malley Law Office as soon as you can. The earlier you call us, the earlier we can begin working and building your defense.
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