Yes.
Three criminal offenses are present in the question. (1) The THEFT of the check (2) The FORGERY of the signature (3) the UTTERING/passing of the forged check. The theft of the check (because of its small monetary value) will be a misdemeanor. Depending upon the law of the jurisdiction in which this took place it could either be a felony or a misdemeanor depending on the amount the check was forged for. You will have to check your local state statutes to determine the penalties for these offenses.
Depends on the amount
it depends on what the situation is, for example if you forged a note excusing work or school, probally not. if this was a forged check and it got cashed, you can expect to be arrested as this is a felony.
If the check or checks equals $1,000 to $7,500 it is a felony of the fifth degree. If the check or checks equals $7,500 to $150,000 it is a felony of the fourth degree. If the check or checks are for more than $150,000 it is a felony of the third degree.
If you know it has been forged, then you need to return it to the bank it is written on. This will help them prevent further forgeries. If you cash it, don't spend the money. When it goes back to the originator's bank, it may be recognized as such and the amount of the cashed check will be taken from your checking account. You may be prosecuted if you forged the check.
Is the amount the deciding factor?
Any amount that exceeds the amount that is in the account. no, incorrect. It depends on the state itself, what amount they consider a felony. For example, in south carolina anything 1,000 or greater is a felony, but in Kentucky 300.00 and up is a felony, my suggestion would be to search your state government website, should be listed there.
Depending on what state you live in, the amount for a bad check to be considered a felony varies. For example, in Nevada, writing a bad check for $250 or more is considered a felony. In Fairfax County, Virginia, writing a bad check for $200 or more is considered a felony. As to Arkansas, yes it is.
Yes, passing a fraudulent check in South Carolina is considered a felony. It is considered a form of fraud, and the severity of the charge can vary depending on the amount of the check and whether there were any prior offenses.
It is a theft. Whether it is a felony depends on the amount of the check and the laws of the state and/or the federal government.
It depends on the state.Some states are stricter than others and it depends on the amount as well as the number of bad checks.More OpinionsYes writing a bad check is a felony it's called fraud.It depends upon the amount of the check and whether or not it was done with intent.