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Writing a check on a closed bank account in Michigan is considered a felony offense. A person may be sentenced to up to 2 years in prison and/or $500 in fines.

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What is the penalty for writing a check on a closed account in Florida?

You may be fined by the bank for writing a check on a non-existent account. Plus, the person to whom you gave the check can sue you for the money and for which you can be arrested and jailed. Writing a check on a closed account is illegal and you can be jailed for the same.


What are penalties for writing checks on closed account in Illinois?

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The act of purposefully writing checks on closed accounts?

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What is a closed account permanently mean?

A account that has closed permanently is when a account has been closed forever basically.


What is the penalty for writing a check on a closed account in Mississippi?

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What is the penalty for writing a check on a closed account in the state of California?

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Can you deposit a personal check into a bank account that is closed?

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Can a credit card continue to allow automatic charges on your account after you ask to have the account closed?

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