Section 22-39-36 – Forgery–Felony.

22-39-36. Forgery–Felony. Any person who, with intent to defraud, falsely makes, completes, or alters a written instrument of any kind, or passes any forged instrument of any kind is guilty of forgery. Forgery is a Class 5 felony. Source: SDC 1939, §§13.1243, 13.1248, 13.4101, 13.4104 to 13.4106, 13.4108 to 13.4112, 13.4114 to 13.4120, 13.4124; SDCL, […]

Section 22-39-38 – Possessing a forged instrument–Knowledge–Intent–Felony.

22-39-38. Possessing a forged instrument–Knowledge–Intent–Felony. Any person who, with the intent to defraud, possesses any forged instrument with the knowledge that the instrument has been forged is guilty of possessing a forged instrument. Possessing a forged instrument is a Class 6 felony. Source: SDC 1939, §§13.4101 (2), (4), 13.4107; SDCL, §§22-39-11, 22-39-20, 22-39-27, 22-39-28; SL […]