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What if my employer forged my signature?
The penalties include criminal charges, jail time, documents annulment, money reimbursement for the victim, or more. If you or your company are a victim of signature forgery, it is highly recommended to seek legal advice from an attorney immediately as fraud or forgery cases often have a statute of limitations.
Can I sue my employer for forging my signature?
You can sue the company for fraud for signing you up for membership without your consent and forging your signature. You can seek damages (monetary compensation) in your lawsuit for fraud. Your civil case (lawsuit) is separate from a criminal case for fraud and forgery.
How do I prove my signature was forged?
If you suspect your signature has been forged, contact a document examiner to conduct a signature examination. A document examiner will request a good quality copy of the “forged” document and many comparable signatures prepared around the same time period.
Can I press charges on someone for forging my signature?
Only the government can prosecute crimes, so you can submit your evidence to the DA and if they’re interested, they’ll pursue it. You should hire a civil lawyer to perhaps sue these forgers to protect your rights to the property…
How do you prove a document is forged?
Forgery has been explained before as concerning the presence of one or other of the two elements of dishonesty or fraud. Proof: the prosecution has to prove that the: Accused committed forgery. That he did so with an intention that the document forged shall be used for the purpose of cheating.
Who can prove forgery?
Intent is a key element to proving forgery, so without it the defendant cannot be found guilty. Lack of Capacity or Knowledge: The defendant must have known that the document was forged to be guilty of forgery. Knowledge is key to proving the defendant had the required intent.
Is a forged document void?
It is a general rule of California real estate law that a forged deed is “void,” not merely voidable. Therefore it cannot convey title, even to a good faith purchaser. A good faith purchaser is one who has no knowledge or suspicion of a problem, and pays reasonable value for what they bought.
What is the punishment for forging signatures?
Penalties for Forgery in California The maximum state penalty for felony forgery is 16 months in state prison or 2-3 years in a county jail. They also may be required to pay restitution and up to $10,000 in fine. A misdemeanor forgery conviction typically faces a year in county jail plus smaller financial penalties.
What can I do if a company forged my signature?
It depends on what they forged. If they forged a legal contract versus say signing up for a service the answers will be different. First, assuming they forged the signature on a document that obligates you to a contract, payment, etc. Contact the company that you are now obligated to and explain the situation.
Who decides if a signature is a forgery?
The ultimate decision whether a disputed signature or document is a forgery is determined by the judge or jury (the triers of fact) and is not within a document examiner’s role to determine the “intent” of the writer.
What happens if you forge a contract?
Forgery is an extensive category of crimes that generally involves the falsification of information on a document. Every day contracts are willingly entered into by two or more parties who agree to be bound by them. However, when one of the signatures is forged on a contract, certain legal actions may be taken.
What are the different forms of forged signatures?
Forms of forged signatures include tracings, manipulations, and deception. With a tracing, the writer may not be confidant that they possess the skill to successfully simulate the signature on their own so they depend on a model signature for guidance.