Section 8-601 - Counterfeiting of private instruments and documents(a) A person, with intent to defraud another, may not counterfeit, cause to be counterfeited, or willingly aid or assist in counterfeiting any:(5) endorsement or assignment of a bond, draft, check, or promissory note;(6) entry in an account book or ledger;(8) negotiable instrument;(11) release or discharge for money or property;(12) title to a motor vehicle;(13) waiver or release of mechanics' lien; or(b) A person may not knowingly, willfully, and with fraudulent intent possess a counterfeit of any of the items listed in subsection (a) of this section.(c)(1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 10 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.(2) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.(d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the prosecution of an alleged violation of this section or for an alleged violation of a crime based on an act that establishes a violation of this section may be commenced in any county in which:(1) an element of the crime occurred;(2) the deed or other alleged counterfeit instrument is recorded in the county land records, filed with the clerk of the circuit court, or filed with the register of wills;(3) the victim resides; or(4) if the victim is not an individual, the victim conducts business.