New York legal term
Forged instrument in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Forged instrument” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.
What does “Forged instrument” mean in New York criminal law?
"Forged instrument" means a written instrument which has been falsely made, completed or altered. 8. (N.Y. Penal Law § 170.00)
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