§ 708-850 Definitions of terms in this part
§ 708-851 Forgery in the first degree
§ 708-852 Forgery in the second degree
§ 708-853 Forgery in the third degree
§ 708-854 Criminal possession of a forgery device
§ 708-855 Criminal simulation
§ 708-856 Obtaining signature by deception
§ 708-857 Negotiating a worthless negotiable instrument
§ 708-858 Suppressing a testamentary or recordable instrument
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes > Chapter 708 > Part VI - Forgery and Related Offenses

  • Codicil: An addition, change, or supplement to a will executed with the same formalities required for the will itself.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.