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O.C.G.A. § 16-9-1: Crimes and Offenses — O.C.G.A. § 16-9-1

Felony

What this law says, in plain English

Georgia law defines forgery in the first degree as knowingly making, altering, or possessing a fraudulent writing (excluding checks) that falsely appears authentic, then uttering or delivering it.

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