A person is guilty of criminal possession of forgery devices when:
1. He makes or possesses with knowledge of its character any plate,
die or other device, apparatus, equipment, or article specifically
designed for use in counterfeiting or otherwise forging written
instruments; or
2. With intent to use, or to aid or permit another to use, the same
for purposes of forgery, he makes or possesses any device, apparatus,
equipment or article capable of or adaptable to such use.
Criminal possession of forgery devices is a class D felony.
Structure New York Laws
Title K - Offenses Involving Fraud
Article 170 - Forgery and Related Offenses
170.00 - Forgery; Definitions of Terms.
170.05 - Forgery in the Third Degree.
170.10 - Forgery in the Second Degree.
170.15 - Forgery in the First Degree.
170.20 - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Third Degree.
170.25 - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.
170.27 - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree; Presumption.
170.30 - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the First Degree.
170.35 - Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument; No Defense.
170.40 - Criminal Possession of Forgery Devices.
170.47 - Criminal Possession of an Anti-Security Item.
170.50 - Unlawfully Using Slugs; Definitions of Terms.
170.55 - Unlawfully Using Slugs in the Second Degree.
170.60 - Unlawfully Using Slugs in the First Degree.
170.65 - Forgery of a Vehicle Identification Number.
170.70 - Illegal Possession of a Vehicle Identification Number.
170.71 - Illegal Possession of a Vehicle Identification Number; Presumptions.
170.75 - Fraudulent Making of an Electronic Access Device in the Second Degree.