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, 8:10 pm

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Is Forging Checks a Felony?

Felony "forgery" occurs any time one passes a forged instrument with intent to defraud, whether or not the check was stolen. It is punishable by prison. The amount of the check does not change this--even a $1.00 forged check is still a felony.

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Answered on 11/06/07, 2:00 pm


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