(a) A person commits the crime of criminal possession of a forgery device if he makes or possesses with knowledge of its character any plate, die or other device, appliance, apparatus, equipment or article specifically designed or adapted for use in forging written instruments with intent to use it himself, or to aid or permit another to use it for purposes of forgery.
(b) Criminal possession of a forgery device is a Class C felony.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 9 - Forgery and Fraudulent Practices.
Article 1 - Forgery and Related Offenses.
Section 13A-9-1 - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-2 - Forgery in the First Degree.
Section 13A-9-3 - Forgery in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-9-3.1 - Forgery in the Third Degree.
Section 13A-9-4 - Forgery in the Fourth Degree.
Section 13A-9-5 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the First Degree.
Section 13A-9-6 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.
Section 13A-9-6.1 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Third Degree.
Section 13A-9-7 - Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument in the Fourth Degree.
Section 13A-9-9 - Criminal Possession of Forgery Device.
Section 13A-9-10 - Criminal Simulation.
Section 13A-9-11 - Obtaining Signature by Deception.
Section 13A-9-12 - Offering False Instrument for Recording; Nullifaction or Expungement From Record.
Section 13A-9-13.1 - Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument - Generally.
Section 13A-9-13.3 - Negotiating Worthless Negotiable Instrument - Prima Facie Evidence of Identity.
Section 13A-9-14 - Illegal Possession or Fraudulent Use of Credit Card or Debit Card.
Section 13A-9-14.1 - Fraud by Persons Authorized to Provide Goods and Services; Definitions.
Section 13A-9-15 - Reporting of Credit Card Lost, Stolen, or Mislaid.
Section 13A-9-16 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Definitions.
Section 13A-9-17 - Unlawfully Using Slugs - Prohibition.
Section 13A-9-18 - Criminal Impersonation.
Section 13A-9-18.1 - Giving of False Name or Address to a Law Enforcement Officer.
Section 13A-9-19 - Change Bills - Emitting as Money.