What is a "Bad Check" for which a warrant may be obtained?
1. The passing of a stolen, forged, counterfeit and / or altered check, money order, withdrawal slip etc. that constitutes the offense of Uttering & Publishing.
- This is a 14-year felony charge.
2. Checks written upon banks in which there was "No Account."
- This is a two-year felony charge.
3. Checks returned due to "Non-Sufficient Funds" in the account.
- The prosecutor will determine the charge for this offense, taking into consideration the value of the check and whether there is any related criminal history.
4. Three fraudulent checks drawn, uttered or delivered within a ten-day period.
- This is a two-year felony charge.
In all cases involving the prosecution for bad checks, the intent to defraud must be established.
