Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Check Writing

If you were to write a check in the amount of $4,000 or more at what point does it become a felony? Is there a $ amount that needs to be exceeded to be a felony?


Asked on 12/03/04, 12:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Check Writing

I did a quick check of the penal code and did not find a code section stating the amount that separates a felony from a misdemeanor. However, in thefts cases the dividing amount in $400. Intentionally writing a check when there are insufficient funds to cover the check could be considered to be theft by trick or device.

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Answered on 12/05/04, 2:31 am
Okorie Okorocha California Legal Team

Re: Check Writing

I assume you are wrting a check illegally or you would not be asking. I do not know the exact felony threshhold, but I think $4,000 would probably be a felony

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Answered on 12/03/04, 12:50 pm


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