Is forgery considered fraud or intent to fraud?

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   Mark Alan Mackin

   Helena Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered July 05, 2012 20:18. Depends on the circumstances. In MT passing bad checks is treated as theft. False signing of legal documents is more likely forgery.

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   Harry HudsonPro

   Stockton Criminal Defense Attorney

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   Answered July 05, 2012 12:03. There is a lot of information missing which should not be discussed in detail here.
   The answer probably depends on what was being forged and the purpose. Hwever, I believe forgery is itself a crime.

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