Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

deposit to retailer

I gave a retailer a check to order furniture. He never placed order. Gave me a worthless check for a refund. Beyond the bad check, is there a crime for taking money and not ordering product.


Asked on 4/04/08, 8:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: deposit to retailer

Probably not beyond the bad check charge, which is called "worthless check." It may be fraud and theft, but it's far less likely he'll be charged with those crimes. Call the State Attorney's Office and ask for their "worthless check package." The package will contain an affidavit and some information on how to file charges against him.

Also, there are very severe civil court penalties (triple damages and more) for bad checks, if you choose to sue him.

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Answered on 4/05/08, 9:51 am


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