Re: Statute of Limitations on a Bad Check

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On 6/16/06, Carol wrote:
> 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.