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You can be arrested, but it would be a difficult case to prosecute if the vicitim does not want to press charges.

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Q: Can you be arrested for forging a name on a check even if that person does not press charges?
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What are the penalties for forging husbands name on check?

If your husband does not press charges then nothing will happen. If pressed charges then it depends on your criminal record.


What happens what you forge a check but its not cashed?

Irrespective of whether the check is cashed or not, forging a check is a crime. It is illegal and you can be legally prosecuted and jailed for doing so. If the person on whose account you tried the forgery agrees to withdraw the charges you can escape otherwise you will be jailed for check forgery


What is the penalties for forging a personal check in nm?

Jail time, fees, etc... In other words, don't do it. You might get hit with federal charges as well as state charges.


Is forging a check a felony in MA?

Yes, forging a check is a felony offense in Massachusetts. It is considered forgery and fraud, and can carry significant penalties including imprisonment and fines.


Can you prosecute your husband for forging you check?

Yes. Forging a check is a crime irrespective of whose check is being forged. Even if the forger is the spouse of the person affected, it is a crime and the forger can be legally prosecuted. You can formally raise a legal complaint against your spouse with the cops to take things forward.


You get paid by check if you get bank charges who pays?

The person who receives the cheque payment (You) pays the bank charges.


What is the charge for writing checks to yourself from your place of employment?

You can arrested for fraud or forgery for forging a check and go to jail (after a trail) and you can get a fine so you would probably want to wait for a real check you get rather then facing the consequences and going to jail with a fine.


In 1998 at age 17 got arrested in Missouri for making a false police report went to court charges were dropped now applying for a visa and have to get FBI background check will charges show on record?

If indeed the charges were dropped, no.


Can a collection agency file charges for a bad check?

Yes, generally the agency/business will give the person time to make good on the amount of the check. However, if the person who rendered the check knew there were insufficient funds or the account was invalid he or she might face criminal charges.


Is forging a check a crime in New York state?

Only if you get caught


Can a check cashing be sued if they place criminal charges for a bounced check knowing that repayments were going to be made?

There are repercussions to a check cashing place if charges are made for a bounced check as long as the person making the bounced check knows that there aren't funds available for immediate use. If you are writing a check, you're liable for charges if the money isn't in the account at the time of the check cashing.


Can a payee refuse not to cash a check because they hate that person?

No, they cannot. A check is a legal tender. Once issued, it has to be honored/paid. Failing which, the person who issued it may be arrested for issuing a fake check.