2007-02-02 05:48:31 · 14 answers · asked by luna 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It's possible. More likely that you will have to appear before the judge and do some form of restitution.
2007-02-02 05:54:31 · answer #1 · answered by lizardmama 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a) It is NOT a felony unless it is over $500, a spree (more than "x" amount of checks to one business), OR the check(s) were wrote on a closed account.
b) The companies will first write you, politely, and ask you to pay for the check, plus recovery fees ($27.50 or $25 is standard). If you ignore these requests they will then either send the check to a collection agency OR send it to the prosecutor of the county you live in. They can get you for "check deception" or "deceptive practices", depending on the state you reside. Again, it is only a felony if you went overboard.
Contact the company you bounced the checks at. They are always willing to cooperate with someone trying to make amends. Make sure NOT to tell them you knowingly did it.
2007-02-02 07:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by BigMissle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Writing a bad check is writing a bad check and it's is illegal no matter what you bought.
If you don't pay money to the stores (to take place of the checks) then they go to collections. The collection agency will give you a set amount of time to pay these and if you don't then they have the right to garnish your wages (after getting a signed order from a judge) until the amount has been satisfied. If you're not working then they might arrest you.
2007-02-02 05:55:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Unless you refuse to make restitution. The US laws governing such situations allow for restitution to be made to the vendor and the bank the account resides in. However, continued use of the account will establish intent and the Judge may decide that you wrote the checks knowingly and with malice and CAN and will eventually apply stiffer penalties. I would suggest not using the account anymore and making amends as quickly as possible.
Best bet is to seek legal help from a lawyer.
2007-02-02 05:53:26 · answer #4 · answered by rcbricker33 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you'll get a demand letter in the mail, and your bank will slam you a $20 fee, plus the merchant will slam you a $25 fee for each check, so I hope you didn't buy bologna, cuz it's going to end up costing you $30 a lb!
Just make restitution, if you don't pay for them when they ask you can be up for misdemeanor charges.
2007-02-02 05:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is tragic that due to systematic pressure, you were forced to write bad checks to get food. I'm terribly sorry for your situation. If you do get caught, do not speak to the cops. Demand to speak to a lawyer; presumably, you will need to have one provided for you. Even if so, demand to speak with a lawyer before you talk. You will give away information you don't have to/should not by talking without representation. There are two exceptions to criminal liability that could apply here: duress and necessity. That's a matter you should talk to your lawyer about. I wish you the best and again, I'm terribly sorry that you were forced to do this in order to get food. Nobody should havr to go through that, and it's a damn shame that the state doesn't provide the basic necessities for its citizens.
2007-02-02 09:36:08 · answer #6 · answered by John Tiggity 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It doesn't matter what the checks were for. You will have to pay them back. If you don't they will take you to court and you will have to pay them back then. One way or another you will pay them back.
You more than likely will not go to jail. They have bigger fish to fry so to speak.
2007-02-02 05:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the amount of the checks and the laws of your state.
2007-02-02 05:53:30 · answer #8 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, now that you just admitted that you knew the checks were bad. Nice move...
2007-02-02 06:21:10 · answer #9 · answered by erok2020 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most certainly can, if some presses charges against you, and if the amount is over $500, it is a felony.
2007-02-02 05:53:13 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋