Title L, Kentucky Penal Code

The following definitions apply in this chapter unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Coin machine" means a coin box, turnstile, vending machine, or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle designed: (a) To receive a coin or bill or token made for the purpose; an…

(1) A person is guilty of forgery in the first degree when, with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be or which is calculated to become or to represent when completed: (a) Part of an iss…

(1) A person is guilty of forgery in the second degree when, with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument, or in the commission of a human trafficking offense as described in KRS 529.100 or 529.110, coerces another …

(1) 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. (2) Forgery in the third degree is a Class A misdemeanor.

(1) A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the first degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses any forged instrument of a kind specified in KRS 516.020. (2) Criminal pos…

(1) A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the second degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses any forged instrument of a kind specified in KRS 516.030. (2) Criminal po…

(1) A person is guilty of criminal possession of a forged instrument in the third degree when, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to defraud, deceive or injure another, he utters or possesses a forged instrument. (2) Criminal possession of a forged instrument in the…

A person may not be convicted of both forgery and criminal possession of a forged instrument with respect to the same instrument.

(1) A person is guilty of possession of a forgery device when he: (a) Makes or possesses with knowledge of its character any plate, die or other device, apparatus, equipment or article specifically designed or adapted for use in forging written instruments; or (b) Makes or posses…

Any forgery device which is made, possessed or used in violation of this chapter is forfeited to the state and shall be disposed of in accordance with KRS 500.090.

(1) A person is guilty of criminal simulation in the first degree when he or she knowingly manufactures, markets, or distributes any product which is intended to defraud a test designed to detect the presence of alcohol or a controlled substance. (2) Criminal simulation in the fi…

(1) A person is guilty of criminal simulation in the second degree when, with intent to defraud, he or she: (a) Makes or alters any object in such manner that it appears to have an antiquity, rarity, source, or authorship which it does not in fact possess; (b) Uses any product to…

(1) A person is guilty of unlawfully using slugs in the first degree when: (a) He makes, possesses or disposes of slugs with intent to enable a person to insert, deposit or use them in a coin machine; and (b) The value of such slugs exceeds $100. (2) Unlawfully using slugs in the…

(1) A person is guilty of unlawfully using slugs in the second degree when: (a) With intent to defraud the owner, licensee or lessee of a coin machine, he inserts, deposits or uses a slug in such machine; or (b) He makes, possesses or disposes of a slug with intent to enable a pe…