Alabama § 13A-9-2 Forgery in the First Degree

Alabama Statutes

§ 13A-9-2 — Forgery in the First Degree

Alabama § 13A-9-2

Title 13ACriminal Code

Ch. 9Forgery and Fraudulent Practices

Art. 1Forgery and Related Offenses

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Bluebook

Ala. Code § 13A-9-2 (2026).

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(a)A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed:

(1)Part of an issue or series of stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental agency; or

(2)Part of an issue or series of stock, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a business enterprise or its property.

(b)Forgery in the first degree is a Class B felony.

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(a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed:
(1) Part of an issue or series of stamps, securities or other valuable instruments issued by a government or governmental agency; or
(2) Part of an issue or series of stock, bonds or other instruments representing interests in or claims against a business enterprise or its property.
(b) Forgery in the first degree is a Class B felony.