Section 13A-9-1 Definitions. The following definitions are applicable in this article unless the context otherwise requires: (1) WRITTEN INSTRUMENT. Such term means: a. Any paper, document or other instrument containing written or printed matter or its equivalent; and b. Any token, stamp, seal, badge, trademark or other evidence or symbol of value, right, privilege or […]
Section 13A-9-10 Criminal simulation. (a) A person commits the crime of criminal simulation if: (1) He makes or alters any object, with intent to defraud, so that it appears to have an antiquity, value, rarity, source or authorship that it does not in fact possess; or (2) He possesses or utters an object so simulated […]
Section 13A-9-11 Obtaining signature by deception. (a) A person commits the crime of obtaining a signature by deception if with intent to defraud or to acquire a substantial benefit for himself or another, he causes another by deception to sign or execute a written instrument. (b) The definition of “deception” in Section 13A-8-1(1) applies to […]
Section 13A-9-12 Offering false instrument for recording; nullifaction or expungement from record. (a) A person commits the crime of offering a false instrument for recording if, knowing that a written instrument relating to or affecting real or personal property, or an interest therein, or directly affecting contractual relationships contains a material false statement or material […]
Section 13A-9-13.1 Negotiating worthless negotiable instrument – Generally. (a) A person commits the crime of negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument if the person negotiates or delivers a negotiable instrument for a thing of value and with the intent, knowledge, or expectation that it will not be honored by the drawee. (b) For the purposes of […]
Section 13A-9-13.2 Negotiating worthless negotiable instrument – Notice of refusal of payment upon instrument. For purposes of Section 13A-9-13.1: (1) Notice mailed by certified or registered mail, evidenced by return receipt, to the address printed on the instrument or given at the time of issuance shall be deemed sufficient and equivalent to notice having been […]
Section 13A-9-13.3 Negotiating worthless negotiable instrument – Prima facie evidence of identity. (a) In any prosecution or action under the provisions of Section 13A-9-13.1, a negotiable instrument for which the information required in subsections (b) and (c) of this section is available at the time of issuance shall constitute prima facie evidence of the identity […]
Section 13A-9-14 Illegal possession or fraudulent use of credit card or debit card. (a) A person commits the crime of illegal possession of a credit or debit card if, knowing that he or she does not have the consent of the owner, he or she takes, exercises control over, or otherwise uses the card. (b) […]
Section 13A-9-14.1 Fraud by persons authorized to provide goods and services; definitions. (a) Definitions. – For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the meanings ascribed by this subsection: (1) ACQUIRER. A business organization including without limitation a merchant, financial institution, or an agent of a business organization or financial institution that authorizes […]
Section 13A-9-15 Reporting of credit card lost, stolen, or mislaid. (a) Any person who reports or attempts to report a credit card as being lost, stolen, or mislaid knowing the report to be false violates this subsection and shall be fined not more than $1,000.00 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. (b) […]
Section 13A-9-16 Unlawfully using slugs – Definitions. The following definitions apply to Section 13A-9-17: (1) COIN MACHINE. A coin box, turnstile, vending machine or other mechanical or electronic device or receptacle designed: a. To receive a coin or bill of a certain denomination or a token made for the purpose; and b. In return for […]
Section 13A-9-17 Unlawfully using slugs – Prohibition. (a) A person commits the crime of unlawfully using slugs if: (1) With intent to defraud the supplier, or another person, of property or a service sold or offered by means of a coin machine, he inserts, deposits or uses a slug in that machine; or (2) He […]
Section 13A-9-18 Criminal impersonation. (a) A person commits the crime of criminal impersonation if he: (1) Assumes a false identity and does an act in his assumed character with intent to gain an economic benefit for himself or another or to injure or defraud another; or (2) Pretends to be a representative of some person […]
Section 13A-9-18.1 Giving of false name or address to a law enforcement officer. (a) A person commits the crime of giving a false name or address to a law enforcement officer if the person gives a false name or address to a law enforcement officer in the course of the officer’s official duties with intent […]
Section 13A-9-19 Change bills – Emitting as money. Any officer or agent of any private corporation or association or any other person who makes, emits, signs or countersigns, or causes or procures to be made, emitted, signed or countersigned, without authority of law, any paper to answer the purpose of money, or for general circulation, […]
Section 13A-9-2 Forgery in the first degree. (a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the first degree if, with intent to defraud, he falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed: (1) Part of an issue […]
Section 13A-9-20 Change bills – Circulating. Any person who passes or circulates in this state any paper issued without authority of law to answer the purpose of money shall, on conviction, be fined not less than $20.00 nor more than $100.00. (Code 1852, §102; Code 1867, §3644; Code 1876, §4434; Code 1886, §4144; Code 1896, […]
Section 13A-9-21 Submitting of false or fraudulent application for certificate of qualification or license to practice medicine. (a) A person commits the crime of submitting a false or fraudulent application for a certificate of qualification or license to practice medicine if: (1) In connection with the submission of an application for a certificate of qualification […]
Section 13A-9-3 Forgery in the second degree. (a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the second degree if, with intent to defraud, he or she falsely makes, completes or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed: (1) A deed, […]
Section 13A-9-3.1 Forgery in the third degree. (a) A person commits the crime of forgery in the third degree if, with intent to defraud, he or she falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument which is or purports to be, or which is calculated to become or to represent if completed, an assignment or […]
