U.S. Federal and State Cases, Codes, and Articles
Select a tab to search United States Cases, Codes, or Articles
U.S. Federal and State Cases, Codes, and Articles
Select a tab to search United States Cases, Codes, or Articles
Search for cases
Indicates required field
Search by keyword or citation
Indicates required field
Search blogs, article pages, and cases and codes
Indicates required field
Current as of January 01, 2019 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) Whoever, with knowledge that it is forged and with intent to deceive or harm, possesses any forged instrument covered by section 28-602 or 28-603 commits criminal possession of a forged instrument.
(2) Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-602 is a Class IV felony.
(3) Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, the amount or value of which is five thousand dollars or more, is a Class IV felony.
(4) Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, the amount or value of which is one thousand five hundred dollars or more but less than five thousand dollars, is a Class I misdemeanor.
(5) Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, the amount or value of which is five hundred dollars or more but less than one thousand five hundred dollars, is a Class II misdemeanor.
(6) Criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, the amount or value of which is less than five hundred dollars, is a Class III misdemeanor.
(7) For the purpose of determining the class of penalty for criminal possession of a forged instrument prohibited by section 28-603, the amounts or values of more than one such forged instrument may be aggregated in the indictment or information if such forged instruments were part of the same scheme or course of conduct which took place within a sixty-day period and within one county. Such amounts or values shall not be aggregated into more than one offense.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nebraska Revised Statutes Chapter 28. Crimes and Punishments § 28-604. Criminal possession of a forged instrument; penalty; aggregation allowed; when - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ne/chapter-28-crimes-and-punishments/ne-rev-st-sect-28-604/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature or via Westlaw before relying on it for your legal needs.
Response sent, thank you
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw's Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)