The Sentencing and Punishment of Forgery

All cases of forgery that result in the unlawful theft of a person's money are considered white collar crimes. Forgeries may also be considered a white collar crime if an employee forges documents to advance rank or steal money from a corporation. All persons convicted of forgery face possible jail time along with restitution, asset forfeiture, fining, and a criminal record. The modern model of the criminal code that defines punishments and sentencing for thefts and white collar crimes involving forgery was first adopted in 1962. The U.S. Criminal Code has virtually remained unchanged since its adoption in 1962. Prior to 1962, an 1823 Supreme Court case defined forgery. The case's record is still on the books but the 1962 Federal Code clarifies the punishments for the act of both theft and white collar forgeries.