Michigan Criminal Code: Forgery and Counterfeiting

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Forgery of notes issued for debt of state or political subdivisions

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.250 Forgery of notes issued for debt of state or political subdivisions. Sec. 250.

Forgery of notes, etc., issued for debt of state - Any person who shall falsely make, alter, forge or counterfeit any note, certificate, bond, warrant or other instrument, issued by the treasurer or other officer authorized to issue the same, of this state, or any of its political subdivisions or municipalities, with intent to injure or defraud as aforesaid, shall be guilty of a felony, punishable by imprisonment in the state prison not more than 7 years.

History: 1931, Act 328, Eff. Sept. 18, 1931 ;-- Am. 1934, 1st Ex. Sess., Act 16, Imd. Eff. Mar. 28, 1934 ;-- CL 1948, 750.250 Former Law: See section 3 of Ch. 155 of R.S. 1846, being CL 1857, § 5804; CL 1871, § 7633; How., § 9215; CL 1897, § 11661; CL 1915, § 15434; and CL 1929, § 17050.

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 250

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which includes Section 250 of the Michigan Penal Code. This section addresses the offense of forgery related to notes issued for the debt of the state or its political subdivisions. The following analysis provides an overview of the key elements and implications of this section.

Forgery of Notes Issued for Debt of the State or Political Subdivisions

  1. Section 250 establishes that it is a felony offense for any person to falsely make, alter, forge, or counterfeit any note, certificate, bond, warrant, or other instrument issued by the treasurer or other authorized officer of the state, its political subdivisions, or municipalities.
  2. The false instrument referred to in this section includes any document or financial instrument that is issued by the relevant authority for the purpose of acknowledging or representing a debt or obligation owed by the state, political subdivisions, or municipalities.
  3. The key element of this offense is the intent to injure or defraud another party through the creation or alteration of these financial instruments.
  4. If convicted, the individual committing forgery of such notes or instruments can be sentenced to imprisonment in the state prison for a term not exceeding 7 years.

Historical Context

Section 250 of the Michigan Penal Code was originally enacted as part of Act 328 of 1931 and has since undergone amendments, including Act 16 of the 1934 1st Extra Session. It is important to note that this analysis is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. For accurate and up-to-date information, it is advisable to consult legal professionals or refer to the complete and current version of the Michigan Penal Code.

This should be used for informational and general purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or relied on aside for general information that may contain opinion.


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