Florida Worthless Checks Attorney

Worthless Checks charges in Florida

If you knowingly give another person a check for payment for goods and services rendered that is insufficient you can be charged with a crime. The same can be said for knowingly stopping payment for the purpose of committing fraud. In both circumstances depending on the value of the payment, the charges can be a felony or a misdemeanor. In most circumstances if the value of payment was $150 or more than it can be charged as a felony.

Below is a list of specific penalties which could be enforced upon conviction of issuing a bad check or stopping payment.

• A worthless check valued at less than $150 - first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 12 months in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.
• A worthless check or stopping payment for the purpose of committing fraud, valued at $150 or more - third degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $5,000.

If you are under investigation or have been arrested and charged, contact PJ Mitchell and he will be available to speak with you regarding your situation. He will discuss what options you have, what will happen next and help you find the best possible defense to aid in the best feasible outcome. You can call our office at (305) 447-1333 or reach us by completing the form below or by sending an e-mail. He will fight for your rights!