Re: Statute of Limitations on a Bad Check

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On 6/15/06, Mike Jefferson wrote:
> I wrote a $2100 check in Feb. 2002 for a big screen TV.
> Initially the money was available, but after a lot of
> spending, the check bounced when it attempted to clear. I
> got a call from an attorney's office today stating they
> were pressing charges and would also file criminal
> charges. What is the statute of limitations on the
> collection and criminal charges for this? I don't care
> about having to pay, but can I really be charged
> criminally?
Yep. $2100 is a felony in any state I know of. The sol on
felonies is a lot longer than misdemeanors, usally at least
5-6 years. contact a criminal defense attorney NOW. they
can advise you on the best course of action to stay out of
jail. DO NOT TALK TO ANYONE ELSE ABOUT THIS UNTIL YOU TALK
TO A DEFENSE ATTORNEY.