Bridgeton Man Pleads Guilty To Forgery
A 55-year-old Bridgeton man has plead guilty to forgery, after he falsified U.S. bonds worth more than $41,000. According a news report in South Jersey News Online, Rory McCafferty admitted that from May 2005 to March 2006 he forded another man’s signature, used false identification and cashed about 253 bonds at different banks in Bucks County in Pennsylvania.
He also admitted that in that time, he disposed of the remaining 156 bonds, each with a value of $36,869 because he was afraid of getting caught. McCafferty faces up to 10 years and a fine of $250,000.
Forgery is a serious white collar crime in the state of New Jersey and is defined as any act involving the making, altering or possessing of illegitimate or false documents which are intended to deceive or defraud another person or organization. In New Jersey, as in all states, forgery is a felony. A person convicted of forgery will likely face severe penalties including jail time, steep fines, probation and/or community service.
If you or someone you know has been accused of committing forgery, call one of Lependorf & Silverstein’s New Jersey forgery defense lawyers immediately to ensure that your rights are protected. Our experienced and competent attorneys will examine the facts of your case and work hard to guarantee you the best possible result.
