Forgery and Fraud
Forgery
Forgery can be either first degree or second degree. The difference between the two depends on whether the alleged forged item or document was “uttered” or somehow used. A person commits First Degree Forgery if, with the intent to defraud, they knowingly make, alter or possess any writing in a false name or that purports to have been made under the authority of someone else and then utters or delivers the writing. Second degree forgery is the same with the exception that it does not require the writing to be uttered or delivered. First degree forgery carries a punishment of 1 to 10 years in prison while second degree forgery carries a punishment of 1 to 5 years in prison.
While it seems that possession of a Fake ID would be forgery, false identification has its own separate offense from forgery. However, the defense of both types of cases, forgery or false identification, is very similar. If you have been charged with forgery in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you need an experienced defense attorney on your side. Logan Butler is an experienced defense attorney and former prosecutor who can work with you to develop the best defense to your forgery charge. Contact Logan Butler today to discuss the best defense to your forgery charge pending in Forsyth County or any surrounding county.
Fraud
Fraud crimes in Georgia consist of a variety of different fraud schemes. One of the most common forms or fraud is Deposit Account Fraud, commonly called bad checks. Deposit account fraud occurs when someone writes a check that they know will be dishonored. There are some specific requirements that must be met in order to prosecute someone for deposit account fraud, such as the requirement that the person receive a demand letter for payment within a specific time frame. The other forms of fraud in Georgia involve fraud related to hindering a security interest, deceptive business practices and foreclosure fraud. Regardless of the type of fraud charge it is important to have a defense attorney on your side and working the defense of the fraud. Logan Butler is a defense attorney with offices in Forsyth County Georgia experienced in the defense of fraud cases. If you are facing charges of fraud in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you need to contact Logan Butler today to discuss the best defense to your fraud charge pending in Forsyth County or any surrounding county.
Identity Fraud
Identity Fraud is commonly called Identity Theft. Identity Fraud occurs when someone uses or possesses with intent to fraudulently use identifying information of another person without that person’s consent. Identifying information can be many things but most often in an identity fraud case the identifying information consist of names, social security numbers, account numbers, birth dates and a variety of other information. Identity fraud also occurs where someone fraudulently uses identifying information of someone under 18 who is under their control or by fraudulently using identifying information of a deceased person. There are several other manners in which identity fraud can be committed and if you find yourself charged with Identity Fraud in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you should consult with a defense attorney. Identity fraud can be punished by imprisonment from 1 to 15 years.
Logan Butler is a defense attorney experienced in the defense of Identity Fraud cases in Forsyth County and the surrounding counties. If you have been charged with Identity Fraud in Forsyth County or any surrounding county you should consult with a defense attorney like Logan Butler to discuss the best defense to your Identity Fraud case pending in Forsyth County or any surrounding county.
