What is the fine for grand theft check writing charge?

Question

Last year I was told by an overseas client that I had
a wire pending. For $70,000. Since he had paid previously
in amounts of $35,000 and $15,000 on 4 occasions I had no
reason to think it wouldn't. When he gave me confirmation
I wrote 3 checks in total $56000. When he at first said
the wire was delayed I told the bank to hold and redeposit.
When he said he couldn't I asked bank 2 cancel. The bank bounced
all but $30000 which I replaced with a 2nd mortgage.
Someone apparently have tried to charge me
with grand theft - I guess they don't know it's my mother
in law and think I tried to defraud - does anyone have any
thoughts? I've never even had a jaywalking ticket but to
sleep at night would like to hear this will be dropped or
if anyone knows the fine I can pay to avoid a jail sentence
for something I didn't do - I have an autistic child and want
them to stop
hounding me &norm life-please don't answer with a guess it's too important - ps I DO have a lawyer

Answer 1

NEVER write a check until the funds are actually IN your account. If you are charged with grand theft, which you can be in the situation you describe, you probably won't receive a fine. The punishment for check fraud in the amount you mention involves jail time.