Penalties for Forgery in Salt Lake City
Forgery is a third-degree felony in Utah. A conviction can result in a sentence of up to five years in prison. A conviction can also result in a fine of up to $10,000, in addition to forfeiture of materials and equipment involved in the forgery.
Producing or transferring a false identification document is a more serious second-degree felony. A conviction can result in a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, along with a fine of up to $10,000, in addition to forfeiture of materials and equipment involved in the forgery.
Any conviction will also stay on a permanent criminal record and show up on background checks. You may also face additional related charges for an act of forgery, for example you may face charges of theft or attempted theft if the goal of the forgery was to fraudulently acquire money or other property.