Austin Forgery Defense Attorney
Forgery refers to a variety of different but related crimes. These differing offenses are united by the common thread that they involve the creation of some sort of false materials with the intent to defraud an individual or institution. While this is a nonviolent crime, it may be prosecuted as a felony and therefore a conviction could have a permanently adverse effect upon the life of a defendant.
If you have been charged with any sort of forgery, there is no time to delay. By working closely with a skilled and experienced lawyer, you can present a stronger case and possibly obtain a more favorable outcome. Contact Austin forgery defense attorney Ian Inglis today at 512-472-1950 to learn more about your legal rights in this situation.
Types of Forgery Crimes
It would be difficult to fully account for the whole range of possible causes for a forgery charge here, because the definition of the law is so broad. The following examples should be regarded as representative of the kinds of things that might lead to a forgery case being brought against you:
- Falsely manufacturing documents or papers
- Making changes or transforming documents or papers
- Falsifying checks, goods, or logos in order to defraud
- Producing counterfeit currency
- Possession of forged documents or papers
Defense Against Forgery Charges
In order to be convicted of a forgery crime, it must be proven that the crime was committed in order to defraud or harm another individual or institution. Sufficient evidence of this intent must be supplied by the prosecution. Additionally, the prosecution must illustrate the extent of the monetary damage that was done by the crime. This amount will bear upon the possible sentencing for the crime and therefore it is important for a defense to ensure that that this number is not permitted to be inflated by the prosecution or the aggrieved party.
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Austin forgery defense attorney Ian Inglis, P.C., is passionately dedicated to providing each of his clients with the vigorous and competent legal defense that they are guaranteed by the Constitution. If you have been accused of forging documents, financial instruments, or anything else, contact Ian Inglis, by calling 512-472-1950 for a free consultation.
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