How should I respond to a charge of the offense of forgery of a private document..?

Hello. This is a criminal attorney at Daeryun Law LLC.

The offense of forgery of a private document refers to the offense of forging another person's document or drawing concerning rights, obligations, or proof of facts, with the intent to use it, and it applies to acts such as changing another person's signature or seal without authorization or falsely preparing a document.

First, in the situation you described, if you forged the signature at your superior's direction, there is a possibility of being punished for the offense of forgery of a private document.

The offense of forgery of a private document is punished under Article 231 of the Criminal Act, and it may be subject to imprisonment of up to 5 years or a fine of up to 10 million won.

To defend against this, it is necessary to prove that the forgery was carried out at the superior's direction and to demonstrate that there was coercion by the superior.

In addition, if you confess to the forgery or show a cooperative attitude, there is also a possibility of reducing the sentence.

However, because this can vary depending on the specific facts and the court's judgment, it is important to receive legal consultation from an expert.

Daeryun Law LLC can present the optimal response measures suited to the situation.

You may wish to reach out to our firm, which is available for consultation year-round, and request a consultation.