Hello- What is the penalty for submitting a forged document to the court as evidence in NY state?

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   Benjamin Lieberman

   New York Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered June 28, 2012 21:09. She could potentially be charged with, amongst other offenses, the felony of offering a false instrument in the first degree. If convicted she could go to prison.

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   Joseph Lo Piccolo

   Garden City Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered June 29, 2012 04:41. Filing a false instrument is a felony.
   
   
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   Christopher Pelli

   Utica Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered June 29, 2012 14:51. Offering a false instrument in the first degree which can result in a prison sentence of up to four years.

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