There are several angles from which to analyze the accuracy of information on a document. One is to ask yourself:<\/p>\n
“What was the punishment for being incorrect?”<\/p>\n
In some records, nothing.<\/p>\n
In other records, there my be a fine.<\/p>\n
In some cases, the punishment may be more severe.<\/p>\n
And the potential for punishment needs to be weighed with the chance of being caught.<\/p>\n
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