Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Felony?

Is writting a stolen check for $500.00 out of someone's account a felony?


Asked on 11/04/07, 8:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jeffrey Murrell Law Office of Jeffrey L. Murrell

Re: Felony?

Yes, it looks like it.

Sec. 943.38(1) of the Wisconsin Statutes provides that

(1) Whoever with intent to defraud falsely makes or alters a writing or object of any of the following kinds so that it purports to have been made by another, or at another time, or with different provisions, or by authority of one who did not give such authority, is guilty of a Class H felony:

943.38(1)(a)

(a) A writing or object whereby legal rights or obligations are created, terminated or transferred, or any writing commonly relied upon in business or commercial transactions as evidence of debt or property rights;

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Answered on 11/04/07, 11:33 pm


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