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What We DoForgery and uttering are serious financial crimes in North Carolina punishable by years imprisonment and a lifetime of complications. Although most people understand what “forgery” is, few understand the latter aspect — “uttering.” Fortunately, this felony crime is easy to understand and involves two parts:
As you can see, forgery and uttering are two sides of the same fraudulent sword. This financial crime involves the making of forged documents and then the use of forged documents, and if convicted of forgery and uttering, the defendant will be facing a felony punishable by years imprisonment. Fight against these charges with the leading financial crimes attorneys at Raleigh’s Law Office of Dewey P. Brinkley. For a free consultation with the criminal defense attorneys at Dewey Brinkley Law, call our law office today at (919) 832-0307.
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There are several North Carolina laws governing forgery and uttering violations. In general, law enforcement will investigate and prosecute any suspected attempts or instances of falsified documents, securities, currency, wills, and so forth. For an action to be a forgery violation in North Carolina, a person creates, alters, or possesses counterfeit:
The specific laws for forgery in North Carolina include Stat. §14-119, 14-121, 14-122, 14-124, 14-125.
So, the first part involves the creation of falsified documentations. The second part, uttering, occurs when a person attempts to cash, transfer, or otherwise use a forged item (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-120).
Forgery and uttering in North Carolina is a felony, but the punishments generally depend on the type of forgery involved. For example, some of the different types and penalties for forgery include:
Uttering, on the other hand, is a Class I felony. With the prospect of these serious penalties, you need to get the legal aid of a prominent Raleigh financial crimes attorney Dewey P. Brinkley.
We offer aggressive, full-service criminal defense services. To speak with Dewey Brinkley about your case, call us today at (919) 832-0307.
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Before founding our Criminal Defense Law Firm in Raleigh, Attorney Dewey P. Brinkley worked for almost three years in the Wake County District Attorney’s office, gaining in-depth experience handling domestic violence, misdemeanors and juvenile court offenses.
As a Raleigh Criminal Defense Lawyer, he handles serious felony charges, including armed robbery and attempted murder, as well as DWI, traffic tickets and violations and misdemeanors. Whatever charge you face, we can help.