Is writing a bad check in
Utah a felony?
The level of criminal charge for writing a bad check in Utah depends in
part on what you mean by "bad check." Depending on the
circumstances, "bad check" charges in Utah can be filed as either
misdemeanors
or as
felonies.
If a check is "bad" there are insufficient funds in the person's
checking account, the Utah criminal code considers the charge to be
that of "
issuing
a bad check or draft." The level of offense for
bouncing a check is determined by the amount for which the check was
written. Amounts under $500 are considered class B
misdemeanors. If the amount is $500 up to $1499.99, the
charge is a class A misdemeanor. Amounts over $1500 are
felony charges, and amounts over $5000 are second degree felonies.
If the check is "bad" because it is a
forgery,
the charge is a felony
regardless of the amount of the check. But a forgery charge
for writing or passing a bad check in Utah will usually be accompanied
by a second charge
theft
by deception or attempted theft by deception.
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Utah criminal defense attorney
can make all the difference. Stephen Howard has successfully
defended thousands of serious criminal cases, with a
track record of real results.
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