I have had a question. Suspect is using real DLs, SS cards, birth certificates, etc., making a scan and then using Photoshop or similar program to alter the data. He then prints out the revised version and submits it as a genuine photocopy when sending away for copies of other governmental records from other states. Is this forgery or tampering with a govermental record.

All comments will be appreciated.

Janette A

If they are not his own personal (issued to him) DLs, SS cards, birth certificates, etc. then maybe:

32.51. FRAUDULENT USE OR POSSESSION OF IDENTIFYING INFORMATION

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32.22 CRIMINAL SIMULATION.



37.10 TAMPERING WITH GOVERNMENTAL RECORD.


Plain old FORGERY would probably work but the statute is written with very broad language so it is harder for a layman like me to keep a good grasp of the whole rule and the various exceptions and when it is what level of offense. The others are easier to chew.

I hope the links above will be helpful to someone with something more useful to say.

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