Forgery & Counterfeiting

Defending Financial Crimes, Document Alteration, and Uttering & Publishing Charges

Aggressive Defense Against Forgery Allegations

Forgery and counterfeiting charges in Michigan are serious felonies that can carry penalties of up to 14 years in prison. These crimes involve the intent to defraud by falsely making or altering public records, financial instruments, or legal documents. If you are under investigation for "Uttering and Publishing" or document alteration, you need a defense team with the experience to challenge complex financial evidence. Krupp Law Offices P.C. has been defending West Michigan residents for over 85 years.

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Michigan Forgery Statutes

MCLA 750.248: Forgery of Public Records

Falsely making, altering, or counterfeiting deeds, wills, insurance policies, or public attestations with intent to defraud.

Penalty: Felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

MCLA 750.249: Uttering and Publishing

Presenting a forged or altered document as true, knowing it to be false, with the intent to injure or defraud.

Penalty: Felony punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

MCLA 750.260: Counterfeiting Coins

Counterfeiting gold or silver coins or possessing 5 or more counterfeit coins with intent to pass them. This is a severe felony punishable by up to life in prison.

Financial Transaction Devices & Tools

Michigan law also strictly prohibits the forgery of financial transaction devices (credit/debit cards) and the possession of tools designed for counterfeiting. Under MCLA 750.255, possessing plates, blocks, or paper designed for making counterfeit notes is a felony punishable by up to 10 years.

Former Prosecutors on Your Side

Attorneys George Krupp and Christian Krupp leverage their experience as former assistant prosecutors to provide "straight talk" and aggressive representation. We understand the technical nature of forgery cases and fight to protect your future.

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Krupp Law Offices P.C. is a Grand Rapids Attorney represents clients in Grand Rapids and all West Michigan Courts, including Kent County, Ottawa County, Newaygo County, Ionia County, Mecosta County, Barry County, Montcalm County, and Allegan County, Michigan.