N.Y. Penal Law Section 170.25
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree


A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses any forged instrument of a kind specified in section 170.10. Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree is a class D felony.

Source: Section 170.25 — Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/170.­25 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 9, 2025).

Verified:
Jun. 9, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

§ 170.25’s source at nysenate​.gov

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