Possessing a forged instrument--Knowledge--Intent--Felony

Any person who, with the intent to defraud, possesses any forged instrument with the knowledge that the instrument has been forged is guilty of possessing a forged instrument. Possessing a forged instrument is a Class 6 felony. Source: SDC 1939, §§ 13.4101 (2), (4), 13.4107; SDCL, §§ 22-39-11, 22-39-20, 22-39-27, 22-39-28; SL 1976, ch 158 , § 39-4 ; SL 2005, ch 120 , § 104. 22-39-39. Repealed by SL 1978, ch 158 , § 13