Denton Criminal Lawyer

Bad Checks

The criminal justice system exists to help society hold accountable those individuals whose abusive actions and behaviors directly harm other people, businesses, and the perceived public good. It is a valuable component of a functional society, but it occasionally subjects people who make unintentional mistakes to prosecution. This is especially true in criminal matters associated with writing checks for an amount that exceeds the available balance. These so-called “hot checks” or “bad checks” can incur stiff penalties, even if you did not intend for them to bounce, because you are legally presumed to know the status of your account.

If you have been charged with crimes associated with checks or other financial instruments, then it is important that you work closely with a skilled and experienced attorney who can help you with your case. Contact the Denton criminal lawyers of Alexander & Associates at 972-420-6560.

Potential Aids in a Bad Check Case

It could happen to anyone, really. You forget to account for a few small purchases, or your spouse goes on a little shopping spree without your knowledge, and suddenly you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being arrested and charged with a crime. The penalties for a conviction may include significant fines and incarceration for several years if there are multiple charges. Some factors that may complicate the prosecution’s efforts may include:

• Post-dated checks
• Out-of-state checks
• Out-of-state residency
• Two-party checks
• Payroll checks
• Checks where identification was not obtained
• Checks not presented within 30 days

Contact Us

We are committed to offering all of our clients the aggressive legal representation that they deserve. Contact the Denton criminal lawyers of Alexander & Associates at 972-420-6560 if you have been charged with check-related offenses.