| Check fraud is writing a bad check or otherwise | | | | write a bad check for a purchase, knowing the check |
| intentionally trying to issue payment that you know will | | | | will not clear, and will then attempt to get away with |
| not be cleared by the bank. The main focus of a | | | | the goods before the merchant notices. Alternatively, |
| check fraud charge is on whether or not the fraud | | | | an embezzler may intentionally try to deposit a false |
| was committed with intent. If it can be proven that you | | | | check into a bank account. During the float period, |
| accidentally wrote a bad check with no intent to | | | | when the money is available in the account but the |
| defraud someone, you may be found innocent. | | | | check has not been verified by the bank, the |
| However, trying to clear your name could be a long | | | | perpetrator will withdraw the money and then leave |
| and expensive process. Knowing the types of actions | | | | the account. |
| that are classified as check fraud could prevent you | | | | Facing Fraud Charges |
| from making a costly mistake in the future. | | | | If you have been arrested for fraud, you are potentially |
| Check Kiting | | | | facing severe penalties. In the state of Florida, for |
| There is a lag period between when a check is written | | | | example, check fraud for any amount above $150 is |
| and when the payment amount is removed from the | | | | classified as a felony and is punishable by up to 5 |
| payer's account. This lag period is called the "float". | | | | years in prison. Other states have similar felony |
| Check kiting is the act of writing a check when you | | | | classifications and penalties. Consider contacting a |
| know that you do not currently have the money to | | | | criminal defense lawyer to help with your case. A |
| cover that check. Sometimes individuals take part in | | | | criminal defense attorney with expertise in check fraud |
| check kiting with the expectation that by the time the | | | | will examine all the details of your case and look for |
| check is cashed, there will be available funds in the | | | | any positive evidence that can be used to prove your |
| account. Someone who does this is not intentionally | | | | innocence. |
| trying to commit fraud but may still be charged with | | | | For assistance with preparing your legal defense, |
| fraud if the check bounces. | | | | please see the website of West Palm Beach criminal |
| Embezzlement | | | | defense attorneys Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A. |
| Embezzlement is intentionally trying to defraud | | | | here. |
| someone out of money or goods. An embezzler may | | | | |