Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Blank sighed check

If someone gives you a blank signed check. but it was not used as was initaly intended. can you be charged with a crime.


Asked on 7/22/06, 12:28 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Blank sighed check

Of course, subject to proof of misuse.

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Answered on 7/24/06, 2:11 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Blank sighed check

You can be -charged- with a crime if the DA woke up on the wrong side of bed. Getting a conviction is more difficult. If Grandma gives you a blank check to buy milk, butter and eggs and you buy yourself a Rolex watch, and this can be proven, yes, you have committed a crime.

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Answered on 7/22/06, 2:10 pm


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