Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Issuance of Bad Check

I'm a social worker advocating for a client. He is charged with issuing a bad check for $600 to open a bank account. He has a mental handicap. He says he may have indeed opened the account but that he did not know the check was bad (he was given the check by a relative who told him to open the account). There is an outstanding warrant of arrest issued against him thru a municipal court for this charge. He is going to turn himself in.

1. Is the crime a misdemeanor or felony?

2. Does he have a good defense for exoneration?

3. If I advocate for him at the bail hearing, are the chances good for ROR? (He is non-violent, not a flight risk, wants to resolve the charge.)


Asked on 3/17/04, 4:25 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Issuance of Bad Check

I would have to see the complaint or a copy of the complaint in order to determine the nature of the offense charged.

Your friend may have a good defense; I need to speak with him in order to evaluate his situation.

The judge may or may not allow you to speak on his behall on bail.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

800 273 7933

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 3/17/04, 5:28 pm
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: Issuance of Bad Check

This is a third degree offense and one would be looking at 3 to 5 years in state prison.

He should only surrender with a lawyer.

He may get a ROR, all depends on the fact.

The faster he deals with this the better.

I will be happy to discuss this with you further, I can be reached at 201-646-9600.

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law

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Answered on 3/17/04, 5:59 pm


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