Penal Law § 170.20 · Article 170. Forgery and Related Offenses
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree
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§ 170.20 Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree.
A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses a forged instrument.
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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