New York statute
N.Y. Penal Law § 170.05 — Forgery in the third degree
Current through 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17)
Part of Article 170: Forgery and Related Offenses, New York Penal Law.
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Full text of N.Y. Penal Law § 170.05
Statutory text current through the 2026 legislative session (LBDC text via OpenLegislation as of 2026-07-17). This publication reproduces the text of the Consolidated Laws of New York as provided by the New York State Senate's Open Legislation service (Legislative Bill Drafting Commission statutory text); it is not the official statutes of the State of New York.
170.05 Forgery in the third degree.
A person is guilty of forgery in the third degree when, with intent to
defraud, deceive or injure another, he falsely makes, completes or
alters a written instrument.
Forgery in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.
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What class of misdemeanor is forgery in the third degree in New York?
Forgery in the third degree is a Class A Misdemeanor in New York under N.Y. Penal Law § 170.05.
Which New York statute covers forgery in the third degree?
Forgery in the third degree is governed by N.Y. Penal Law § 170.05 (Forgery in the third degree).
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