Uttering a forged instrument in Muskogee is within the realm of Oklahoma state law, and it can carry hefty penalties.
In Oklahoma, one “utters” a forged instrument if they sell, exchange, or deliver it Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1577
Uttering a Forged Instrument Defined
In order to obtain a conviction, the prosecutor must prove five elements beyond a reasonable doubt.
The prosecutor must show that the defendant:
- intentionally
- sold, exchanged, or delivered
- for any consideration
- a false promissory note, check, bill, or draft
- known by the defendant to be false.
Proving that a defendant’s act met each of these elements requires substantial evidence.
Uttering a forged instrument carries a charge of second-degree forgery. If you are convicted, the penalty is up to seven years in prison. Okla. Stat. tit. 21 § 1621
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