RS 29:205 - Article 105. Forgery Any person subject to this Code who, with intent to defraud: (1) 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 (2) 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. Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2022, No. 672, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 29:223. NOTE: Former R.S. 29:205 redesignated as R.S. 29:198 by Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.
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