On behalf of Kosnett Law Firm posted in Counterfeiting & Legal Penalties on Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
The history of counterfeiting goes back to humanity’s most ancient societies. As soon as we started bartering and paying each other with currency, shrewd criminals created counterfeit money and cheap, knock-off items. Whether it is a fake gold coin or a counterfeit bill, the basic concept remains the same: Create an item convincing enough to pass for the real thing – then escape with real valuables in exchange. It might seem like a very simple crime, but the consequences can be tremendous. In California and throughout the entire nation, counterfeiters…
