Theft by check
Theft by check, or what is commonly referred to as
worthless check or hot check cases, are one of the most
widespread cases filed against individuals. Most
counties have entire departments dedicated to the
prosecution of hot check cases yet few people realize
the implications of a bounced check on their lives.
If you write a check without sufficient funds you can be
arrested and charged with a criminal offense. Depending
on the amount of the check you may even face jail or
prison time in addition to heavy fines and court costs.
How Theft by Check Cases are Filed
When a merchant is written a check that is not covered
by sufficient funds, that merchant may contact the
appropriate prosecuting authority, typically the
District or County Attorneys Office. The worthless check
department may attempt to contact you in an effort to
collect the check amount plus any additional fines or
fees.
If the check is not paid within the required time frame,
the prosecutors office will file criminal charges
against you and have a warrant issued for your arrest.
Once arrested you will have to post a bond or remain
incarcerated until completion of your case. You will
also have numerous dates that you must attend.
Defenses to
Theft by Check
The State must prove that you wrote the check or gave
someone permission to write the check. Often times you
may get notice about a hot check that you knew nothing
about. For instance if your checkbook was stolen or
someone took the check without permission. The Gilbert
G. Garcia Law Firm has experience at fighting theft by
check cases. By hiring an experienced attorney the
charges could be dismissed if it is proven that you did
not write the check to the merchant.
Even if you did write the check, Gilbert G. Garcia can
work with the prosecutor to get help your case by
ensuring that the checks are paid in full as well as any
applicable fees.
For more information
Theft by check
Contact Gilbert Garcia today at
936-756-3333.
