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Bounced or bad check If someone writes you a bad check, you can sue for the original amount of the check, plus 3 times the amount of the check-up to an additional $1,500 (statutory damages).

Make no mistake about it, writing bad checks is always illegal. However, just about every state has a statute of limitations (SoL) on the collection of bad checks; typically 2 or 3 years. If you receive a collection notice or call about a bad check, don't panic!

Under Section 832.05(2)(a), Florida Statutes, it is a criminal offense for any person, firm, or corporation to obtain any services, goods, or other things of value by means of a check, draft, or other written order knowing at the time of the issuance of such check that there are insufficient funds on deposit to cover ...

Illegal Disturbance of Marked and Unmarked Graves: Illegal disturbance of marked graves, including graves, tombs, and Native American burial mounds (earthen or shell) are covered by Section 872.02, Florida Statutes. Illegal disturbance of unmarked graves are covered under Section 872.05, Florida Statutes.

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 Demand Letter Your demand letter must request that you be paid the full amount of the check, any bank fees and the cost of mailing the demand. It also tells the person who gave you the bad check, that if they do not pay within 30 days of your mailing the demand letter, you can sue for the check plus damages.

(a) It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to draw, make, utter, issue, or deliver to another any check, draft, or other written order on any bank or depository, or to use a debit card, for the payment of money or its equivalent, knowing at the time of the drawing, making, uttering, issuing, or delivering ...

Pursuant to Florida law, you have 30 days from receipt of this notice to tender payment in cash of the full amount of the dishonored payment instrument, plus a service charge of $25 if the face value does not exceed $50, $30 if the face value exceeds $50 but does not exceed $300, $40 if the face value exceeds $300, or ...

As stated above, writing or passing bad checks in violation of California Penal Code 476a is a ?wobbler? crime that can be filed as either a misdemeanor or felony case. A prosecutor will typically base their decision of the severity of the crime and your prior criminal record.