§ 170.20 Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree.\n A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in\nthe third degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent\nto defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses a forged\ninstrument.\n Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree is a\nclass A misdemeanor.\n
N.Y. Penal Law § 170.20
Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree
Applied in 25 court decisions — leading case 45 Misc. 3d 785 - People v. Xirum (2014)
Most recently applied in 87 Misc. 3d 134 - People v. Norvil (Messiah) (December 2025)
2014-09-22
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