What is the penalty for uttering forged instrument with no prior or previous record?

The common, but not assured, outcome of a first time charge is a deferred sentence, probation fees, 991 fees, court costs, fine and other probable requirements like community service hours, victim compensation fee, etc. . The variables can be subject to change based on skill/effort by counsel and defendant's attitude in presence of prosecution and the court. Translation: if a defendant elects to roll it as a DIY project and project an ain't nothing but a than attitude, there are interns, ADA's and judges who will quite gladly make an example out of that defendant.