2007-05-01 10:57:31 · 9 answers · asked by carrie 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Only for serial bouncers. You will have to make restitution an pay any court costs. Whether it is a felony or misdemeanor depends upon the amount of the check. If you pay it before any any legal action is taken, nothing will happen and it will certainly be a lot cheaper.
2007-05-01 11:03:58 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Which state do you live in would depend on the answer to that. Some states only have civil penalties for bad checks. In NC it is a criminal offense. However, even some criminal offenses are payable without appearing in court, just like a speeding ticket. It also depends on the amount on the check. In any case, the easiest thing to do would be attempt to pay off the check before any type of action is taken against you. If a criminal action is taken against you, you would also have to pay fines, court costs, and any other judgment costs. Which adds up!
2007-05-01 11:06:15 · answer #2 · answered by scoutingcop 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible but not probable. It depends on the state where you live and how the law is written. Most people who complain that the check bounce just want their money, and it usually becomes a civil problem. Try to work it out with the vicitim on repayment and the charges might get dropped.
2007-05-01 11:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by klh7768 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The important factor in this question is intent to defraud another person or buisness. One or even four checks are a mistake but 10 to 20 checks written for amounts that you know you can not cover is called fraud or check kiting. These can result in you being arrested and possibly convicted. The DA's office however generally only prosecute sever cases which are easy to prove in court for instance if you only $36,000 a year, write $60,000 in bad checks and never had a bank balance higher than $2,400. You can see how the fraud here is painfully obvious.
2007-05-01 11:10:34 · answer #4 · answered by levindis 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your local prosector. If you were aware you did not have funds in the account to cover the check at the time you issued it, then yes you could potentially go to jail if said business decides to persue criminal charges.
I have found myself more than once arresting people on warrants for writing bad checks as small as $10. If it was a honest mistake I think you could easily articulate this in court. Everyone makes them and I have found myself on a couple of occasions realizing two days later I did not have sufficient funds at the time. Luckly I have decided to montior my checking account more closely.
If this have been an on going problem I would not be suprised if charges are filed. If this is one of your first you can look forward to paying a fee to the business and probably one to your bank if they are nice enough to charge you overdraft and cover the check for you.
2007-05-01 11:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by DeputyJT 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can depending on the laws of your state and the amount of the check(s).
Most of the time it will up to the DA to decide wheter or not they will prosecute you. Most times the DA will give you the opportunity to pay off the check without having to go to court.
2007-05-01 11:03:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell no you may be charged by the business and your bank though
2007-05-01 11:00:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can if you don't pay for it and all charges incurred.
2007-05-01 14:31:51 · answer #8 · answered by gerdie65 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-05-01 11:04:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋