Forgery

Question 1

Elements Of:

Forgery - Section 256(1)

Answer 1

10yrs

• Makes a false document
• With intent to obtain any BPPPSVC

Question 2

Elements Of:

Forgery - Section 256(2)

Answer 2

3yrs

• Any Person
• Makes a false document
• Knowing it to be false
• With intent that it in any way be used or acted upon
• Whether in NZ or elsewhere, as genuine

Question 3

Elements Of:

Using a Forged Document - Section 257(1)

Answer 3

10yrs

• Knowing a Document to be Forged
• (A) Uses a Doc to obtain any BPPPSVC OR
• (B) Uses, deals with or acts upon the document as if it were genuine OR
• (C) Cause any other person to use, deal with or act upon as if it were genuine

Question 4

Elements Of:

Altering, Concealing, Destroying or Reproducing a Document with Intent to Deceive - Section 258(1)

Answer 4

10yrs

• With intent to obtain by deception any BPPPSVC or cause loss to any person
• (A) Alters, Concealing, Destroying any Document
• (B) Makes a Doc or causes it to be made in whole or in part a reproduction of any other doc.

Question 5

Offence

Using altered or reproduced document with intent to deceive - Section 259(1)

Answer 5

10yrs

• Knowing a document has been made or altered S 258
• With intent to obtain by deception any BPPPSVC,
• Uses, deals with or acts upon the document OR
• Causes any other person to use the document.

Question 6

Question

When is Forgery complete?

Answer 6

256(3)

As soon as the document is made with the intent described in Sec (1) or (2)

Question 7

Definition

Use of a Document

Answer 7

There is no requirement that the Defendant use the document so long as the intention is there.

Question 8

Question

What is a false Document?

Answer 8

A document which lies about itself or intended to convey a lie.

Question 9

AIDMORE

Question

When a person alters a document, what might they do?

Answer 9

Additions
Insertions
Deletions
Removal of Material
Obliterations
Erasures

Question 10

Definition

What is the Specific Intent for Forgery?

Answer 10

There was an intention to:
- Use the false document to obtain OR
- That the false document be used or acted on as genuine

Question 11

Question

What are some examples of Forgery?

Answer 11

• Writing an exam in the name of someone else
• Pre-dating a deed to give it priority
• Forging letters of recommendation for a job position

Question 12

Question

How do you prove “Knowledge” (Using a Forged Document)

Answer 12

To prove knowledge you must prove that:
- The document was false AND
- the user knew the document was forged with intent to be used as such

Question 13

Definition

Alteration

Answer 13

A document is altered if it is changed in some manner.

Question 14

Definition

Conceal

Answer 14

• To hide a document
• Deny its existence
• Withholding it when asked to do so

Question 15

Definition

Destruction

Answer 15

To end the existence of.

Question 16

Definition

Reproduction

Answer 16

Produce a copy of or make an imitation.

Question 17

Question

What is the difference between Forgery and Altering etc?

Answer 17

Forgery
Intent to deceive ONLY and false document is CREATED.

Alter
Intent to obtain by deception and can be any document that is ALTERED.