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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 3
Specific Offenses
TITLE K
Offenses Involving Fraud
ARTICLE 170
Forgery and Related Offenses
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SECTION 170.10
Forgery in the second degree
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SECTION 170.05
Forgery in the third degree
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 3, TITLE K, ARTICLE 170
§ 170.05 Forgery in the third degree.

A person is guilty of forgery in the third degree when, with intent to
defraud, deceive or injure another, he falsely makes, completes or
alters a written instrument.

Forgery in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.