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Forgery
Chapter 32 of the Texas Penal Code defines offenses relating to fraud.
“Forgery,” as per § 32.21 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person forges a writing with intent to defraud or harm another.
To “forge” under this section means to alter, make, complete, execute, or authenticate any writing so that it purports:
An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
An offense under this section is a state jail felony if the writing is or purports to be a will, codicil, deed, deed of trust, mortgage, security instrument, security agreement, credit card, check, authorization to debit an account at a financial institution, or similar sight order for payment of money, contract, release, or other commercial instrument.
An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the writing is or purports to be:
If it is shown on the trial of an offense under this section that the actor engaged in the conduct to obtain or attempt to obtain a property or service, an offense under this section is:
An offense under this section is increased to the next higher category of offense if it is shown on the trial of the offense that the offense was committed against an elderly individual.
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Misdemeanor B
Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days
Fine not to exceed $2,000
Misdemeanor A
Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year
Fine not to exceed $4,000
State Jail Felony
Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days
In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000
Third Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years
In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000
Second Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two years
First Degree Felony
Imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or
Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 99 years or less than five years with the exception of aggravated sexual assault, which adds a 25-year minimum punishment if the victim is younger than 6, or younger than 14 and the offense contained threats of serious bodily injury or death, or use of a deadly weapon
Chapter 32 of the Texas Penal Code defines offenses relating to fraud. “Forgery”, as per § 32.21 of the Texas Penal Code, occurs when a person forges a writing with intent to defraud or harm another.
To “forge” under this section means to alter, make, complete, execute, or authenticate any writing so that it purports: to be the act of another who did not authorize that act to have been executed at a time or place or in a numbered sequence other than was in fact the case; or to be a copy of an original when no such original existed; An offense under this section is a Class A misdemeanor.
An offense under this section is a felony of the third degree if the writing is or purports to be: part of an issue of money, securities, postage or revenue stamps; a government record listed in Section 37.01(2)(C); or other instruments issued by a state or national government or by a subdivision of either, or part of an issue of stock, bonds, or other instruments representing interests in or claims against another person.
Punishment Range Misdemeanor C Fine not to exceed $500 Misdemeanor B Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days Fine not to exceed $2,000 Both such fine and confinement Misdemeanor A Confinement in jail for a term not to exceed one year Fine not to exceed $4,000 Both such fine and confinement State Jail Felony Confinement in a state jail for not more than two years and not less than 180 days In addition to confinement, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Third Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 10 years or less than two years In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Second Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 20 years or less than two year In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 First Degree Felony Imprisonment in the institutional division for life, or Imprisonment in the institutional division for not more than 99 years or less than five years with the exception of aggravated sexual assault, which adds a 25-year minimum punishment if the victim is younger than 6, or younger than 14 and the offense contained threats of serious bodily injury or death, or use of a deadly weapon In addition to imprisonment, may receive a fine not to exceed $10,000 Back to Index About Our Firm Contact Us Request a Free Case Evaluation Let Us Put Our Experience to Work for You
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