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Michigan Criminal Code: Forgery and Counterfeiting

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Uttering and publishing false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device

Published: 9 months ago

THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE (EXCERPT) Act 328 of 1931

750.248a Uttering and publishing false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device. Sec. 248a.

A person who utters and publishes as true any false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device, as defined in section 157m, with the intent to injure or defraud any person is guilty of a felony.

History: Add. 1987, Act 276, Eff. Mar. 30, 1988

Analysis of Michigan Penal Code Section 248a

The provided excerpt is from Act 328 of 1931, which includes Section 248a of the Michigan Penal Code. This section addresses the offense of uttering and publishing false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction devices, with the intent to defraud or harm another person. The following analysis provides an overview of the key elements and implications of this section.

Uttering and Publishing False Financial Transaction Devices

  1. Section 248a establishes that any person who knowingly utters and publishes as true any false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction device is guilty of a felony offense.
  2. The term "financial transaction device" refers to a card, document, number, account, code, or other means of access to a financial institution or account, as defined in Section 157m of the Michigan Penal Code.
  3. To be considered guilty under this section, the individual must have the intent to injure or defraud another person by using or presenting the false or counterfeit financial transaction device.
  4. This section aims to protect individuals and financial institutions from fraudulent activities involving the use of false or counterfeit financial transaction devices.

Historical Context

Section 248a was added to the Michigan Penal Code through Act 276 of 1987, with an effective date of March 30, 1988. It addresses the specific offense of uttering and publishing false, forged, altered, or counterfeit financial transaction devices. 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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