could my friend go to jail if she wrote a check for $32.00 and it bounce now she owes $276.00 woould she go.?

Answer 1

In most states bouncing a $32 check is a misdemeanor, so the maximum sentence, by definition, would not be more than one year. Frankly, I doubt jail time would be involved, especially if it was a first offense. She must, however, take care of the outstanding charges. If she does not, it will be almost impossible to open another bank account anywhere else.

Answer 2

She could go to jail. Writing a check that bounces is a form of fraud or theft. I would suggest that she pays the fees involved with the bounced check, close her checking account and only use cash from now on, and enroll in a class on personal finance or talk to a personal financial counselor to learn how to balance her personal budget.

Answer 3

Yes, since that is called fraud.