I never knew it had bounced until 2 weeks ago and my court date is in 2 days. I was never notified by the merchant. I found out about this via online.
2007-10-31 01:30:03 · 5 answers · asked by tarheelluv2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Like citicop said, it depends on when the charges were filed. If they were filed within the statute of limitations, you can't really argue. However, if they were recently filed, it is most likely outside the statute of limitations. All states have a statute of limitations on misdemeanors. . .and $25 would be a misdemeanor amount. For example, in Kentucky, the statute of limitations on misdemeanors is one year, i.e., the charges must be brought within one year of the offense. You can call the local prosecutor (without telling them who you are) and ask them what the statute of limitations is on misdemeanors in your state. If they did file the charges within the statute of limitations, you will probably be able to get the charges dismissed by going to court and paying off the check.
2007-10-31 03:21:53 · answer #1 · answered by Heather Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The statute of limitations is the amount of time the government has to begin to press charges on you from the date of the offense. If they pressed charges 3 years ago and you just found out, then the statute of limitations doesn't apply.
If, however, they waited until last week to officially press charges, you may have a case depending on your state.
2007-10-31 01:34:41 · answer #2 · answered by Citicop 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Check your state law, typically it is 2 or 3 years.
http://www.fair-debt-collection.com/statue-limitations.html
2007-10-31 01:34:58 · answer #3 · answered by told_wife_checking_mail 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't why people has to be made to pay what they owe..if you write a hot check,,pay it..geez...
2015-04-23 16:18:28 · answer #4 · answered by lenny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just pay it and be done with it? It is only $25.
2007-10-31 01:39:22 · answer #5 · answered by jellybelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋