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To "utter" a check merely means to write a check and present it to someone as payment for something.

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What is the charge of uttering?

The charge or crime of uttering is similar to forgery. The difference between them is that forgery is the act of creating a forged document with the intention of defrauding. On the other hand, uttering is the passing of the forged document made by another, still with the intention of defrauding.


What is the penalty for uttering forgery what is the penalty in Mississippi?

I have an old friend who was convicted of this offense and is serving four years in the Mississippi State Prison at Parchman.


Can you be prosecuted for writing a bad check of 430.00 in the state of IL?

Yes, knowingly uttering a check you know you have insufficient funds for, is a crime.


Define uttering with a sentence?

He was uttering strange sounds that nobody could understand.


What is the penalty for someone stealing checks?

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.


What does forgery-poss forged instrument mean?

"Uttering" is the actual act of "passing," issuing, or making use of a forged writing or document with the knowledge that it is forged. Uttering is a crime usually charged in conjunction with a forgery.


What action can be taken in Texas if someone stops payment on a check immediately for services already rendered to them?

They can be charged with theft by deception, fraud, check-kiting (uttering), for starters.


What is the meaning of uttering?

of Utter


Is uttering a felony?

Depends upon the jurisdiction and the wording of the applicable law. It MAY hinge upon the amount the negotiable instrument (check?) was made out in.


Is uttering words or phrases out of context a complex vocal tic?

Uttering words or phrases out of context is a complex vocal tic


What is the penalty by withdrawal of the 401k withdrawal benefit plan ?

The penalty for early withdrawal of the 401k benefit plan is a 10% penalty. There are however some exceptions to this penalty which one should check with their provider.


If you did not sign a check but passed it is it forgery?

No, not forgery. But, knowingly passing a bad negotiable instrument is a separate criminal charge (called "Uttering" in some jurisdictions).

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