Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My daughter is going to be arrested and charged with check forgery by her father. She stole two checks from her father who lives in California. She lives in Miami. She used the checks to pay her rent. Now, I would like to know what the process will be once she is arrested. Will she be charged in Florida or in California. If she is arrested in Florida, can they send her to California? Once she is arrested, what is the maximum penalty she can face as a first time offender? The checks cashed for a total $4000. Does that amount make a difference? Please provide me with all the information available because I am in a different state and have no access to going down to Florida.


Asked on 3/28/10, 7:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mario Musil The Musil Law Firm

She could technically be charged in both states or in federal courts as the crime seems to have elements in both states. The amount does make a difference, as anything over 300 dollars in Florida is considered a felony. In fact, amounts between 300 and 5000 are considered a 3rd degree felony punishable by 5 years.

I would suggest speaking to an attorney in detail about your daughter's case.

Mario Musil, Esq, MBA

TEL: (239) SWFL LAW

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Answered on 4/03/10, 5:18 am


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