Arizona legal term
Falsely completes a written instrument in Arizona Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Arizona legislative session
In Arizona criminal law, “Falsely completes a written instrument” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Arizona criminal code.
What does “Falsely completes a written instrument” mean in Arizona criminal law?
"Falsely completes a written instrument" means to transform an incomplete written instrument into a complete one by adding, inserting or changing matter without the permission of anyone entitled to grant it, so that the complete written instrument falsely appears or purports to be in all respects an authentic creation of its ostensible maker or authorized by him. 7. (A.R.S. § 13-2001)
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