Forgery

In working with a criminal defense attorney in Salt Lake City, be sure to cover the following areas in putting together a solid defense case:

• Evidence – What evidence does the prosecution have with which to work with? Is there clear-cut evidence to show you altered, illegally signed, inappropriately transferred or did other actions with any documents? Those documents can include legal paperwork, checks and more. It will be up to the prosecution to show beyond a reasonable doubt that you intended to defraud another individual or business. In some cases, individuals will receive a check they believe to be authentic, only to discover it wasn’t when they attempted to cash it. If you can show you believed the check to be valid, the prosecution will have a harder time convicting you.
• Signature – If your signature shows up on a check or other document, can you prove that you did not authorize such an action? In some instances, an individual’s signature can be copied and/or altered. When this happens, they unknowingly have their signature on a document without their approval. You may be able to show the court that in fact someone copied your signature and used it for a check, other legal document, or even a medical prescription.
• Record – Even if you are suspected of committing forgery, a clean criminal record to date can go a long way in helping you. Due to never having been in trouble with the law before, you may end up with probation and community service if convicted, thereby avoiding time behind bars.

When forgery charges are steering you in the face, find the right criminal defense attorney to go to work for you.