What is the punishment and what will happen to someone who has written checks from a family members checkbook and signed that persons name?
Asked on 7/18/11, 3:56 pm
4 Answers from Attorneys
Timothy Klisz
Klisz Law Office, PLLC
It depends on the amounts. If large, it will be a serious felony. If smaller, it would be a 90 day misdemeanor. Talk to no one and hire a lawyer ASAP. Tim Klisz. Kliszlaw.com
Answered on 7/18/11, 4:05 pm
You can read more about the crime of "uttering and publishing" bad checks in Michigan by going here:
www.AggressiveCriminalDefense.com
Answered on 7/18/11, 4:09 pm
Neil O'Brien
Eaton County Special Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Could be forgery (for signing the owner's name w/o permission) or it could be uttering & publishing (for passing the bogus check in the attempt to get money). Both are 14-yr max felonies. In some cases, both criminal acts are charged. And if there are several checks, multiple counts can be issued. The sentencing guidelines make it hard for these crimes to be "prison range" but it is possible if the person has a long prior record. Probation and county jail time are likely. Also, "full restitution" to the bank, merchant, check account owner, etc. is mandatory.
Answered on 7/19/11, 8:43 am
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