West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment
W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-4-5: Forging or uttering other writing; penalty; creation of unauthorized demand draft
What this law says, in plain English
Forging or using forged writing to prejudice another's rights is a felony punishable by 1–10 years imprisonment or up to 1 year jail and $500 fine. Creating unauthorized demand drafts with intent to defraud is also prohibited.
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