New York Penal Law Section 170.20 - Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree.

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.


Last modified: February 3, 2019