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CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS > Criminal possession of a forged instrument; penalty; aggregation allowed; when.
Short Summary
This legal document governs the offense of criminal possession of a forged instrument in Nebraska. It applies to any person who possesses a forged instrument covered by section 28-602 or 28-603 with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to deceive or harm. The penalties for criminal possession of a forged instrument vary depending on the specific section and the amount or value of the instrument. The penalties range from a Class IV felony for possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-602, to Class I, II, and III misdemeanors for possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, based on the amount or value of the instrument. There are no exemptions mentioned in this document.
Whom does it apply to?
Any person who possesses a forged instrument covered by section 28-602 or 28-603
What does it govern?
Criminal possession of a forged instrument
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-602 is a Class IV felony. Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, with an amount or value of $5,000 or more, is a Class IV felony. Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, with an amount or value of $1,500 or more but less than $5,000, is a Class I misdemeanor. Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, with an amount or value of $500 or more but less than $1,500, is a Class II misdemeanor. Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, with an amount or value less than $500, is a Class III misdemeanor.
Jurisdiction
Nebraska