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Question: If I forge a parents signature, does that parent have any legal recourse or what could happen to me?

Answer: Forgery is a serious crime. Even if you present the forged item to someone and that person looks at it and can tell it is forged and won't accept it, you are still responsible for the crime. This is a felony. The judge may give probation for a first time offense, but when you have a felony there is always the chance you can get jail time.
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On 02/14/04
fff from Othe said:
they're just trying to scare ya.... just do it right and you wont get in trouble...
On 02/14/04
fff from Othe said:
just kdding dont do it or you could go to court or worse... just be good...
On 01/23/04
ana from TX said:
we skipped school went the doctor got an excuse for me. we took a slip from the doctor and filled it out to excuse her. how much trouble can we get in if we get caught?
On 01/16/04
aileen from CA said:
my aunt, a nurse in ca, forged my signature to file for a visa extension. i didn't want to stay in america anymore and she wants me to stay longer.. i juzt found out ealier that she forged my signature. i hate her 4 this.
On 12/04/01
Brianna from DC said:
Needs more info but good, you could tell us more based on kids. can u actually go to jail for forging a parents signature for something not so serious?
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