N.M. Stat. § 20-12-54

Current through 2024, ch. 69

Section 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.

NMS § 20-12-54

1978 Comp., § 20-12-54, enacted by Laws 1989, ch. 337, § 53.