Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

If someone writes a check to themselves, deposits it in a atm knowing there arent any funds, is it illegal? If so,what are the penalties? How should the situation be dealt with?


Asked on 7/20/11, 3:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Depositing the check into his own account would probably be legal, but withdrawing the funds would not. There are a number of charges that he might face, depending upon the facts. There is also a range of penalties. I would need more facts before I could say what the most likely penalties would be.

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Answered on 7/20/11, 11:12 am


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