Why Is Forgery of Government Documents More Serious?

As previously stated, 2C:21-2.1 outlines a separate pedigree of forgery relating to counterfeit government documents such as a Fake Driver’s License or other item used for identification (i.e. “ID”).   “Forgery involving false government documents” is a fancy way of saying “making or presenting fake IDs.” It is a second-degree crime, potentially punishable by a fine of up to $150,000 and a prison sentence of 10 years. Forgery involving false government documents can be a very serious crime. If you are charged with forgery involving false government documents, you will need a highly trained and knowledgeable attorney on your side like the team at Marshall Criminal Law.