Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Texas
bounced checks
someone wrote me a check for 17000.00 dollars that bounced. there bank wont help, and they are not responding, what should i do?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: bounced checks
First contact the hot check department of the District Attorney's office of the county where the checks were written. Give them the specifics of the situation, and find out if your situation can be prosecuted. (not postdated, etc.) If so, there is a specific demand letter that you have to send to initiate the process.
If not, then you will have to sue them civilly. Possibly an attorney in the area will be interested either as a flat fee or a contingency.
Re: bounced checks
If the check was made for goods or services, file suit immediately to begin the collection process, including an action to attach assets of the writer. You may also want to file criminal charges if appropriate. You may call for a free consultation.