Princeton NJ Forgery Lawyers
Forgery is defined as any act involving the making, altering or possessing of illegitimate or false documents which are intended to deceive or defraud another person or organization. In New Jersey, as in all states, forgery is a felony and also includes the possession of any forged document or forgery device with knowledge of its purpose. A person convicted of forgery can face stiff penalties including heavy fines, incarceration, probation, and community service.
Claims of forgery often occur in the workplace. Whether it is your company, one of your employees, or you personally that is charged with illegal business practices you need the representation of a business crime defense lawyer that will aggressively fight your case. At Lependorf & Silverstein, our New Jersey criminal defense attorneys have experience successfully representing individuals and businesses accused of white collar crimes.
Forgery can be a complicated criminal offense that should not be confused with fraud, a similar crime. Fraud is a crime that typically involves general intent, while forgery involves a specific purpose and a specific thought process. Clearly the line between the two offenses is one that is best left to be determined by one of Lependorf & Silverstein's experienced Princeton forgery defense attorneys.
If you are accused of forgery, it is of vital importance that you contact one of Lependorf & Silverstein's white collar crime defense attorneys immediately to insure your rights are protected. Our experienced criminal defense lawyers will consider the unique circumstances of your case, and take the steps necessary to guarantee you the best possible result.
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