Fort Myers Bad Check Attorneys
It is not a crime to bounce a check. It is a crime to write a bad check if you know there are insufficient funds, or if you write a check on a closed account. Writing a worthless check is a crime of dishonesty, punishable by one year in the county jail.
The Law Offices of Agoston & Chandler, P.A., provides criminal defense in the Naples, Florida, area for nearly any misdemeanor or felony charge. Both of our attorneys have prosecution experience, which we believe provides a unique point of view from which to create an effective defense.
If you are charged with writing a worthless check, call 888-754-3002 toll free or 239-206-4311 locally, to speak with one of our Naples check fraud defense attorneys.
Why Experience Matters
Knowingly bouncing a check is a common charge and one that is hard to prove. An experienced criminal defense attorney is necessary for three main reasons:
- The rules of evidence are very complicated.
- It must be proved that the worthless check was written knowingly.
- A conviction carries immediate as well as long-term consequences.
If you were sent a notice of insufficient funds and you ignored those notices, you could be convicted of a crime of dishonesty. Years later, a conviction could come back to haunt you when you apply for a job and you must select "yes" on the job application for the question, "Have you been convicted of a felony or a crime of dishonesty?"
If you are convicted of a first offense for bouncing a check or writing a check on a closed account, a potential consequence is one year of probation for a first-degree misdemeanor. We also represent those charged with writing checks on a stolen account (identity theft).
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Our Naples criminal defense lawyers represent Florida residents and out-of-state visitors charged with misdemeanors or felonies. Contact our Naples law office, or call 239-206-4311 locally or 888-754-3002 toll free to discuss your case, your rights and your options.
