New York legal term
Complete written instrument in New York Criminal Law
Current through 2026 New York legislative session
In New York criminal law, “Complete 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 New York criminal code.
What does “Complete written instrument” mean in New York criminal law?
"Complete written instrument" means one which purports to be a genuine written instrument fully drawn with respect to every essential feature thereof. (N.Y. Penal Law § 170.00)
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