Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

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\outl0\strokewidth0 \strokec2 Long story short, I received a commission check for $1800 in commissions from a company. I cashed the check it then turns out the account was closed and upon calling the owner of the company he said he never issued that check. The police were called and a case number was issued, as soon as I found out I made immediate payment for full amount clearing the debt. The company who issued the check is not pressing charges on either myself or whoever signed the check in their company. The place where the check was cashed also said they are just happy it was handled so quickly. I believe the owner of the company is covering for his employee and he just declined knowledge of the check and refused anything else. In the meantime I'm out the $1800 and worried about possible legal charges. I have a completely clean record and am a law abiding citizen. Do I have anything to worry about and how can I go about receiving my payment. This happened in broward county.}


Asked on 4/25/14, 2:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Since the company seems willing to accept the restitution, the chances are better that the State will not pick up charges. Let me be clear however, that does NOT mean the State won't pick up charges. The state has the right to prosecute this even if the "victim" doesn't press charges. Don't lose sleep at this point, it is likely the state has better things to do, but to be safe you should get yourself an attorney right away.

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Answered on 4/25/14, 8:53 pm


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