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Definition: Forgery is the false making of a document; uttering is presenting a forged document as genuine. Both are third-degree felonies. Common targets include checks, IDs, contracts, and prescriptions.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 831.01-831.02 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Forgery and Uttering in Florida
Forgery is the false making of a document; uttering is presenting a forged document as genuine. Both are third-degree felonies. Common targets include checks, IDs, contracts, and prescriptions.
How This Relates to Bail
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