2007-10-27 19:46:47 · 8 answers · asked by farmboy 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In California, it can be a felony or a misdemeanor, but it could be perjury and that is an irreducible felony. The charges can be up to 1 year in county jail, or up to up to four years in state prison. Depends on his records.
2007-10-27 20:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Songbyrd JPA ✡ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A felony conviction and about five years. And a very good chance at a maximum sentence. Nortaries are state government employees at that office, the seal a state government device. So, not only was a forgery committed but counterfitting as well. Caught, he will have the privilage to move to the front of the line for cases. They like to be fast and harsh against people commiting crimes against the government. If he had merely done someting against a common person such as stealing and forging some checks, he would probably only receive a fine, restitution and probation. If he has been caught, I predict he will be moving into a 4X7 and have a new roomie.
2007-10-27 20:04:47 · answer #2 · answered by genghis1947 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
As I am a Notary, I know he could and should be charged with two felonies, second-degree forgery and second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, and a misdemeanor count of offering a false instrument for filing.
The Notary should be suspended or have his/her commission revoked for not securing their seal. These are very serious offenses and my advice to your brother is to destroy that document before he gets found out.
2007-10-27 20:41:19 · answer #3 · answered by Gael M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Felony. Probably 3-5 years.
2007-10-27 21:14:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
None, if he does it very carefully and is discreet and does not get caught! If he is sloppy or runs his mouth about it, he's sure to be caught, then, as the commenter above me said, he would be chagred with a felony, maybe 2.
2007-10-27 20:36:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on his prior convictions and different laws in different jurisdictions. In my state if this was his first offense due to jail overcrowding, for one thing, I doubt he would see much incarceration time but would expect substantial fines and some probation.
2007-10-27 20:33:10 · answer #6 · answered by fantagirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've already heard. And then there is the penalty regarding whatever fraud he was committing. For example if he was lying about being entitled to something, it could be theft, etc. as well.
2007-10-27 20:09:27 · answer #7 · answered by DAR 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Forgery is a felony , Honey.
2007-10-27 19:50:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋