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Can you summarize GACO 16-9-1?
Forgery and Related Offenses > Forgery; classification of forgery offenses.
Short Summary
This legal document governs forgery offenses and provides the classification of forgery offenses. It applies to individuals who commit forgery offenses. The document defines forgery in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees, each with specific elements and penalties. Forgery in the first degree involves making, altering, or possessing a writing in a fictitious name or in a manner that purports to have been made by another person. Forgery in the second degree is similar but without the requirement of a check. Forgery in the third degree involves making, altering, possessing, uttering, or delivering a check written in a fictitious name or in a manner that purports to have been made by another person. Forgery in the fourth degree is similar but with a lower monetary threshold. The document also includes historical information, judicial decisions, and evidence requirements for forgery convictions.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals who commit forgery offenses
What does it govern?
Forgery; classification of forgery offenses
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned
What are the Penalties?
Penalties vary depending on the degree of forgery offense
Jurisdiction
Georgia