Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Unsigned checks being cashed

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If the former employee stole checks from your business and cashed them, he or she can be charged with theft whether or not they were signed. The charges are for the theft and conversion of your property, not the signing of the checks.

The bank might have some liability for cashing what you have stated are unsigned checks. You should review this matter with your attorney and have your attorney write a demand letter to the bank demanding reimbursement.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.