Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

is it a crime to knowingly accept a forged check

someone stole one of my checks and signed my name. the check was made out to a cashed by someone who knew that the check was forged. Is this a crime? What code of criminal law? What possible penalties? Thank you.


Asked on 8/13/04, 5:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard S. Stolker Uptown Law, LLC

Re: is it a crime to knowingly accept a forged check

Knowing possession of recently stolen property is theft. In Maryland, if the value is over $500, it is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 15 years or a fine not exceeding $25,000 or both. You should contact the police or the State's Attorney in the county from which it was stolen.

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Answered on 8/13/04, 8:32 am


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