Forgery
Have you, a friend, or a loved one been arrested and charged with a Forgery crime?
Forgery is a crime consisting of making, altering, or using any falsified written document or item, such as badges, seals, or credit cards, with the purpose of defrauding another person. Signing another person’s name on a check or changing the amount written on a check without permission are common types of forgery.
Depending on the amount that was illegally obtained by forgery, those convicted could spend years behind bars and could be fined thousands of dollars. You need a steady hand at the wheel when you are facing serious criminal charges in Texas. As a seasoned Houston criminal defense attorney, I can provide trusted counsel and representation.
How does Texas punish forgery?
Forgery is a crime that can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the circumstances surrounding the crime. Your charge may even depend on whether or not the alleged victim was an elderly or incapacitated person.
Penalties for a forgery conviction can include:
- Forging a will, deed, or checks: 18 months to 2 years in jail and up to $10,000 in fines.
- Forging paper money, postage, or bonds: 2 to 10 years in jail and $10,000 in fines.
- Forging any other instrument: Up to 1 year in jail and up to $4,000 in fines.
The charge is increased to the next highest category if the alleged victim is an elderly person. Your attorney can help you understand the nature of your charges as well how to best proceed with your defense.
Let Me Provide Qualified & Reliable Defense
You will need a dynamic and competent defense against your forgery charges, especially in the face of such serious penalties. The Huff Law Firm can argue passionately on your behalf, utilizing unique strategies tailored to your specific case.
Korey Huff is an aggressive Houston criminal defense lawyer who will make every effort to fight the allegations against you. If you, a friend, or a loved one has been charged with Forgery, THE HUFF LAW FIRM will carefully investigate and analyze your case and will fight to protect your freedom and your legal rights.
Contact THE HUFF LAW FIRM now at 713-562-8700 (24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week) for a free consultation to determine your rights and legal options.
Types of Theft Cases We Handle
Burglary
A second-degree felony charge, punishable by 20 years in prison.Charged With a Burglary in Houston?
Robbery
A second-degree felony charge, punishable by 20 years in prison.Charged With a Robbery in Houston?
Forgery
A second-degree felony charge, punishable by 20 years in prison.Charged With a Forgery in Houston?
Auto Theft
A state-jail felony charge, punishable by up to 2 years in state-jail.Charged With Auto Theft in Houston?
Fraud
Punishment range varies from $500 fine up to 99 years in prison based on value of goods.Charged With Fraud in Houston?
Shoplifting
Punishment range varies from $500 fine up to 99 years in prison based on value of goods.Charged With Shoplifting in Houston?
Identity Theft
Punishment range varies from 6 months state-jail to 99 yrs in prison based on # of items of information.Charged With Identity Theft in Houston?
Theft of Services
Punishment range varies from $500 fine up to 99 years in prison based on value of goods.Charged With Theft of Services in Houston?
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