Forgery

Faking a signature or changing a document to trick someone.

Can be charged as a felony OR a misdemeanor.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

1. 1You signed someone's name, or made or changed a document without permission.
2. 2You meant to trick someone.

Possible punishment

$950 or less: misdemeanor up to 1 year. More: up to 3 years.