Falsificación de documentos educativos y gubernamentales en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

Está prohibido hacer o usar documentos falsos que digan que has logrado algo en la escuela, como diplomas o certificados. Si lo haces, puedes meterte en problemas serios con la ley.

Es como cuando alguien finge que ganó un trofeo en un deporte, pero en realidad nunca jugó. Al hacer eso, engaña a todos sobre sus habilidades.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan no terminó su secundaria, pero crea un diploma falso y se lo presenta a una empresa para conseguir un trabajo. Si la empresa descubre que el diploma es falso, Juan puede enfrentarse a problemas legales por haber engañado.

Penalidades

Las penalidades no se especifican en esta sección, pero pueden incluir cargos criminales por falsificación.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

§ 14-122.1. Falsifying documents issued by a secondary school, postsecondary educational institution, or governmental agency. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly and willfully: (1) To make falsely or alter falsely, or to procure to be made falsely or altered falsely, or to aid or assist in making falsely or altering falsely, a diploma, certificate, license, or transcript signifying merit or achievement in an educational program issued by a secondary school, a postsecondary educational institution, or a governmental agency; (2) To sell, give, buy, or obtain, or to procure to be sold, given, bought, or obtained, or to aid or assist in selling, giving, buying, or obtaining, a diploma, certificate, license, or transcript, which he knows is false, signifying merit or achievement in an educational program issued by a secondary school, a postsecondary educational institution, or a governmental agency; (3) To use, offer, or present as genuine a falsely made or falsely altered diploma, certificate, license, or transcript signifying merit or achievement in an educational program issued by a secondary school, a postsecondary educational institution, or a governmental agency, which he knows is false; or (4) To make a false written representation of fact that he has received a degree or other certification signifying merit, achievement, or completion of an educational program involving study, experience, or testing from a secondary school, a postsecondary educational institu