Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Yes, you can take the person to small claims court, or you may ask your state attorney to file criminal charges. Depending on the amount, and whether or not the person with the check knew of the balance on their account, they could be charged with a crime.

If you haven't sent the item yet, don't send it. If you have sent it, you can file a small claims action and/or seek to file a criminal charge.

Yes, you also have a civil theft claim. Want to know the law without going to law school? Protect yourself against ripoffs? Sign up for a free legal newsletter on various areas of consumer law by going to www.ConsumerLawyerHelp.com.