A person is guilty of offering a false instrument for filing in the
second degree when, knowing that a written instrument contains a false
statement or false information, he offers or presents it to a public
office or public servant with the knowledge or belief that it will be
filed with, registered or recorded in or otherwise become a part of the
records of such public office or public servant.
Offering a false instrument for filing in the second degree is a class
A misdemeanor.
Structure New York Laws
Title K - Offenses Involving Fraud
Article 175 - Offenses Involving False Written Statements
175.00 - Definitions of Terms.
175.05 - Falsifying Business Records in the Second Degree.
175.10 - Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree.
175.15 - Falsifying Business Records; Defense.
175.20 - Tampering With Public Records in the Second Degree.
175.25 - Tampering With Public Records in the First Degree.
175.30 - Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the Second Degree.
175.35 - Offering a False Instrument for Filing in the First Degree.