Asked by Jonathan Ghansiam on Apr 27, 2024

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To be guilty of forgery, a person would have to

A) willfully and maliciously burn down a building.
B) fraudulently make a writing to change the legal rights of another.
C) kill someone accidently.
D) fail to pay income taxes.

Forgery

The act of falsely making or altering a writing with the intent to defraud, such as signing another person’s name to a check without authorization.

Fraudulently

Acting with intentional deception to secure unfair or unlawful gain, or to deprive a victim of a legal right.

  • Comprehension of forgery and its ramifications within the legal framework.
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Xavier FloresMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Forgery involves the act of fraudulently making or altering a writing (such as a document, signature, etc.) with the intent to defraud, which changes the legal rights or obligations of another party.