When I lived in the US 11 years ago, I had a bad check to a shop just under 200$ and I did not pay this.
How to make sure that any charges was indeed issued or if this charge is still valid ? I checked SOL and the check value was just under 200$ this corresponds to misdemeanor charges.
To the worst what could happen when I return ? I am not returning to the same state. Could they still arrest me ? The shop to which I issued the check is still there in that name. On the same day, I had closed my bank account also.
After 1996, I have visited US about 20 times but all for short periods of 2 weeks to 3 months. I never had any issues with customs at that time, but I never had to open any bank accounts or apply for cards or issue local checks.
But now I am planning to stay for 3 years. So could any one tell me what could
happen.
I issue a check -
Bank account closed on the same day -
Thanks for your time.
2006-11-24 14:38:15 · 7 answers · asked by Suk C 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Credit
Just pay it off and you won't have to worry anymore.
2006-11-24 14:47:25 · answer #1 · answered by r_finewood 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here is some good news. In the U.S. we have a Statute of Limitations for most crimes. If they do not arrest you by the end of the time limit set in the Statute of Limitations the case is disposed of and you don't have to worry about it. An Attorney could tell you if the Statute of Limitations has expired.
The Statute of Limitations can be set aside and the charges could still be active. Please consult an Attorney.
2006-11-24 23:00:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know the statute of limitations in the state where you wrote the check, but usually it is only 2 or 3 years. You should be fine, it wont even still be on your credit report
2006-11-24 22:55:15 · answer #3 · answered by Together 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nothing will happen out of that state,you may have, a misdemeanor warrant in that state,but most likely,not,other states your ok,just dont sighn up w/ that same bank,and you shouldnt have any issues in that sense either,,,,,,,oooooorrrrrrr,it would worry you a lot less to call that store, pay,get a reciept,all said and done
2006-11-24 22:47:48 · answer #4 · answered by ace 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you will never hear of it again ......... dont even worry my man , the authorities have long forgotten and the business has already eaten the 200.00 .......dont let it bother you or ruin your time in the States .....
2006-11-24 22:47:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
pay them and go get food stamps
2006-11-24 22:52:58 · answer #6 · answered by robert 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
pay them back they then don,t worry anymore
2006-11-25 01:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by pattibcacl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋