Forgery

Question 1

Forgery
Section 256(1)

Answer 1

Makes a document
With the intention of
Using it to obtain
Any property, privilege, pecuniary advantage, service, benefit or valuable consideration.

Question 2

Forgery
Section 256(2)

Answer 2

Makes a false document
Knowing it to be false
With the intent that it in any way be used or acted upon
Whether in NZ or elsewhere
As genuine

Question 3

When is forgery complete

Answer 3

Forgery is complete as soon as the document is made with the intent described in subsection 1 or the knowledge and intent described in subsection 2

Question 4

False Document

Answer 4

Section 255
Means - not exhaustive list
Essentially a false document must lie about itself.

Question 5

Material Alteration of a Document

Answer 5

A false document can be made by making any material alteration to a genuine document:
Examples:
Additions
Insertions
Deletions
Obliterations
Erasures
Removal of material or otherwise