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17-A M.R.S. § 701 Definitions
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As used in sections 702 and 703: [PL 1975, c. 499, §1 (NEW).] 1. A person "falsely alters" a written instrument when, without the authority of anyone entitled to grant it, he changes a written instrument, whether it be in complete or incomplete form, by means of erasure, oblitera…
17-A M.R.S. § 702 Aggravated forgery
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1. A person is guilty of aggravated forgery if, with intent to defraud or deceive another person or government, he falsely makes, completes, endorses or alters a written instrument, or knowingly utters or possesses such an instrument, and the instrument is: A. Part of an issue of…
17-A M.R.S. § 703 Forgery
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1. A person is guilty of forgery if, with the intent to defraud or deceive another person or government: A. The person falsely makes, completes, endorses or alters a written instrument, or knowingly utters or possesses such an instrument. Violation of this paragraph is a Class D …
17-A M.R.S. § 704 Possession of forgery devices
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1. A person is guilty of possession of forgery devices if: A. He 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 committing aggravated forgery or forgery; or [PL 1975, …