Creating or trying to use forged, counterfeit, or fake money is a crime in New Jersey. It is also a federal crime. Although more commonly prosecuted as a federal crime, counterfeiting cash can be prosecuted in state court too. Passing counterfeit money can be a second, third, or fourth-degree crime, depending on the amount of money involved and whether it is the first offense. Because it may be a second-degree crime, a counterfeiting charge is potentially more serious than a run of the mill forgery offense, so it is crucial to have a lawyer representing you.
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