The economic downturn has caused many people much heartache. Jobs, homes, savings, and finances have all been lost. Checks for bills and mortgages can bounce resulting in overdraft fees and can negatively affect your credit. Bouncing checks will not only affect your future spending power, but also may cost you your freedom.
Revised Statutes of Missouri RSMO §570.120, states if you write a check from an account that has insufficient funds, you must make sure the amount is paid in full plus the administration fee, which may be up to 10% of the value of the check, within 10 days or you may be charged with a crime. If the check was written for under $500 you will be charged with a class A misdemeanor which may lead to a sentence of up to one year in the County Jail and/or a $1000 fine. If the check was written for over $500 you may be charged with a class C Felony which may lead to a sentence of up to 7 years in the Department of Corrections and/or a $5000 fine. If you write a check from a fictitious bank account or from a closed bank account you may be charged with a class C Felony regardless of the amount of the check.
If you have been charged with passing a bad check, misdemeanor or felony, it is important that you hire an experienced, criminal defense attorney to help you through this difficult time. The Roberts Law Firm has attorneys who have the necessary knowledge and experience to make sure all of your rights are protected and defended. Contact The Roberts Law Firm today.
