2006 New Mexico Statutes - Section 20-12-54 — Forgery.

20-12-54. Forgery.

Any person subject to Chapter 20 NMSA 1978 who, with intent to defraud:   

A.     falsely makes or alters any signature, to, or any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his legal right or liability to his prejudice; or   

B.     utters, offers, issues or transfers such a writing, known by him to be so made or altered;   

is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.   

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