Louisiana § RS 29:205 - Article 105. Forgery
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:205 — Article 105. Forgery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 29:205. Article 105. Forgery
Any person subject to this Code who, with intent to defraud:
(1) falsely makes or alters any signature to, or any part of, any writing which would, if genuine, apparently impose a legal liability on another or change his legal right or liability to his prejudice; or
(2) utters, offers, issues, or transfers such a writing, known by him to be so made or altered; is guilty of forgery and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct.
Acts 1974, No. 621, §1; Acts 2022, No. 672, §1; Redesignated from R.S. 29:223.
NOTE: Former R.S. 29:205 redesignated as R.S. 29:198 by Acts 2022, No. 672, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 29:205
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 29:205 cover?
Section RS 29:205 ("Article 105. Forgery") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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