N.Y. Penal Law Section 170.30
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree


A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first 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 170.15. Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree is a class C felony.

Source: Section 170.30 — Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/170.­30 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

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Jun. 21, 2025

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Sep. 22, 2014

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