Forgery
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⚖️ Texas Law — Charge Details
5–99 years or life + $10,000 fine (government instruments)
Forgery under Texas Penal Code § 32.21 is the making, altering, or presenting of a false writing with intent to defraud another. The severity depends on the type of document: forging a personal check is a misdemeanor, while forging a government document or money instrument is a felony. Forgery often appears alongside fraud and identity theft charges in Travis County booking records, particularly in check-washing and financial fraud schemes.
⚡ Potential Penalty Enhancements
| If this condition applies… | Charge escalates to | Statute |
|---|---|---|
| Forged document is a check, draft, or similar instrument | Class A Misdemeanor — up to 1 year | § 32.21(e)(1) |
| Forged document is a will, deed, or other real-property instrument | State Jail Felony — 180 days–2 years | § 32.21(e)(2) |
| Forged document is money, security, or government instrument | Third-Degree Felony — 2–10 years | § 32.21(e)(3) |
| Victim is elderly or disabled | Next higher degree of felony | § 32.21(g) |
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