Legal Question in Criminal Law in Wisconsin

Re: issuing worthless checks

Issuance of dishonored checks may constitute a felony in violation of Minnesota Statutes Sectioon 609.535 if the value of te check or checks is greater than $500. It carries with it maximum possible penalties of five years in prison and a fine oup to $10,000.

If the checks aggregate to less than $500, it is a gross misdemeanor with max possible penalties of one year in jail and a $3000 fine

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Re: issuing worthless checks

In Wisconsin, the penalties are similar under Wisconsin Statutes 953.245. For checks under $1000,it is a Class A misdemeanor with possible jail time of 9 months and a $10,000 fine; if the checks aggregate to greater than $1000 it is a Class E felony with a possible jail term of $2 years and a $10,000 fine

Re: issuing worthless checks

It is possible to negotiate a solution prior to any charging decision. I would NEVER attempt this alone - only with an experienced defense attorney. More important, what statements did you make to the police? That, coupled with the documents will be the chief evidence against you. I would need to know a lot more before advising you what to do next. I would also strongly recommend that you not talk to any police officer or prosecutor until you get counsel. Your own words will hang you.