CALCRIM No. 1902

The defendant is charged [in Count] with forging [or

counterfeiting] the (handwriting/seal) of another person [in violation of

Penal Code section 470(b)].

To prove that the defendant is guilty of this crime, the People must

prove that:

1. The defendant forged [or counterfeited] the (handwriting/seal) of

another person on <insert type[s] of document[s] that

could defraud; see discussion in Related Issues>;

AND

2. When the defendant did that act, (he/she) intended to defraud.

Someone intends to defraud if he or she intends to deceive another

person either to cause a loss of (money[,]/ [or] goods[,]/ [or] services[,]/

[or] something [else] of value), or to cause damage to, a legal, financial,

or property right.

[For the purpose of this instruction, a person includes (a governmental

agency/a corporation/a business/an association/the body politic).]

[It is not necessary that anyone actually be defrauded or actually suffer

a financial, legal, or property loss as a result of the defendant’s acts.]

[The People allege that the defendant forged [or counterfeited] the

following documents: <insert description of each document

when multiple items alleged>. Y ou may not find the defendant guilty

unless all of you agree that the People have proved that the defendant

forged [or counterfeited] at least one of these documents and you all

agree on which document (he/she) forged [or counterfeited].]

<Sentencing factor for instruments specified in Penal Code section 473(b)>

[If you find the defendant guilty of forging [or counterfeiting] the

(handwriting/seal) of another person, you must then decide whether the

value of the (check/bond/bank bill/note/cashier’s

check/traveler’s check/money order) was more than $950. If you have a

reasonable doubt whether the value of the

(check/bond/bank bill/note/cashier’s check/traveler’s check/money order)

has a value of more than $950, you must find this allegation has not

been proved.]

New January 2006; Revised March 2019