Forgery

Forgery is a type of fraud, theft by fraudulent means. In Texas the penalty for forgery can include prison or jail time, fine and restitution. The crime is generally charged as a “Class A” misdemeanor, which carries a sentence of no more than one year in a county jail and/or a fine of no more than $4,000. It may be elevated to a state jail felony if the writing is or purports to be a will, codicil, deed, deed of trust, mortgage, security instrument, security agreement, credit card, check, authorization to debit an account at a financial institution, or similar sight order for payment of money, contract, release, or other commercial instrument.