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Violating PC 476a is a California misdemeanor if an individual's bad check worth does not exceed $950 and you do not have any previous convictions. Other times, the crime becomes a wobbler, and the prosecution can file it as a felony or a misdemeanor.

If the check amount was under $150, the crime is a first-degree misdemeanor which is punishable up to 365 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. If the value is $150 or more, the crime is a third-degree felony which is punishable up to 5 years in prison and a $5,000 fine.

Generally the issuing of a worthless check for $150 or more for services or merchandise is a Third Degree Felony and if convicted the maker of the check could receive up to 5 years in prison and/or $5,000 fine.

The law makes it a crime to knowingly write a check for which there is insufficient funds in the bank. That's why running all checks through TrueChecks® to verify the account status and look for any alerts is a great prevention method for these bad checks.

Bad Checks Law – California Penal Code 476a In other words, PC 476a makes it a theft crime to present a check to a business when you know there are insufficient funds in the account – and you had the intent to commit fraud.

An NSF check may be referred to as a bad check, dishonored check, bounced check, cold check, rubber check, returned item, or hot check. Lost or bounced checks result in late payments and affect the relationship with customers.

Under Florida law, any check returned from a bank stamped "NSF" (Non-Sufficient Funds), "Insufficient Funds," "No Such Account," "Account Not Found," or "NSF Unless Otherwise Indicated" is a worthless check that may be subject to prosecution under Florida's criminal statutes.

Reducing a Felony to a Misdemeanor: In Missouri, the process of reducing a felony conviction to a misdemeanor is known as "felony reduction" or "felony downgrade." To do this, you typically need to meet certain eligibility criteria and demonstrate good behavior.

Penalties for PC 476a Bad Checks If convicted of a misdemeanor, you are facing up to one year in county jail and a $1,000 fine. This penalty would apply if the check was under $450 and you don't have a prior PC 476a conviction or a conviction for any of the following California crimes: Penal Code 470 – Forgery.