Statute · New York Penal Law
N.Y. Penal Law § 170.15 — Forgery in the first degree
N.Y. Penal Law § 170.15
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- Statute
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- New York Penal Law
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- New York
- Current through
- Nov 4, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)
§ 170.15 Forgery in the first degree.
Citator
N.Y. Penal Law § 170.15 — Forgery in the first degree is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.
§ 170.15 Forgery in the first degree.
A person is guilty of forgery in the first degree when, with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed:
1. Part of an issue of money, stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental instrumentality; or
2. Part of an issue of stock, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a corporate or other organization or its property.
Forgery in the first degree is a class C felony.