Forgery

You need a confident, competent and aggressive lawyer to defend you against a forgery charge. Minnesota Criminal laws simply define forgery as the process of making or adapting objects or documents with the intent to deceive. The similar crime of fraud is the crime of deceiving another, including through the use of objects obtained through forgery. Copies, studio replicas, and reproductions are not considered forgeries, though they may later become forgeries through knowing and willful misuse.

Acts that will constitute Minnesota criminal forgery charges include:

• Forging documents or signatures
• Cashing fake checks
• Using a fake prescription at a pharmacy
• Collecting unemployment benefits even though being employed
• Falsifying documents with a signature
  

When you are accused of a fraud crime, it is important to hire an attorney that will defend you, and fight for you, and make the prosecutor prove the fraud case against you. An individual or entity convicted of a fraud crime may face harsh consequences such as imprisonment, parole or probation, loss of certain rights, significant fines, restitution paid to victims, and more. The severity of the penalties depends on various circumstances surrounding the case.

Fraud Defense

John Scott is committed to ensuring your legal rights are protected during every step of the criminal process. It is important to build a solid defense and interview police and witnesses, challenge the state’s evidence, negotiate with prosecutors to minimize or dismiss charges, or help get your penalties reduced. Don’t give up your freedom. Please contact criminal defense attorney John Scott today to for a no-obligation consultation.